US Bridges

East Drive over The Loch

Fair

New York County, New York · N End of Central Park · Structure no. 000000002246470

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
502
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Drive over The Loch is a masonry arch - deck carrying East Drive over The Loch in New York County, New York. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 502 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 609 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Drive
CrossesThe Loch
LocationN End of Central Park
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.79587, -73.95353
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2018)
Projected traffic609 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Drive over The Loch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Drive over The Loch 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 East Drive over The Loch carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Drive over The Loch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns East Drive over The Loch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.