US Bridges

77st Ent Westdr over Ped Path Opp 77st

Fair

New York County, New York · In Central Park · Structure no. 000000002246460

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

77st Ent Westdr over Ped Path Opp 77st is a masonry arch - deck carrying 77st Ent Westdr over Ped Path Opp 77st in New York County, New York. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 299 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries77st Ent Westdr
CrossesPed Path Opp 77st
LocationIn Central Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.77902, -73.97303
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2019)
Projected traffic363 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$13.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 77st Ent Westdr over Ped Path Opp 77st built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 77st Ent Westdr over Ped Path Opp 77st in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 77st Ent Westdr over Ped Path Opp 77st carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 77st Ent Westdr over Ped Path Opp 77st?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 77st Ent Westdr over Ped Path Opp 77st?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.