US Bridges

Fort Tryon Place over Entrance from Henry Hud

Fair

New York County, New York · In Fort Tryon Park · Structure no. 000000002246500

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,619
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Tryon Place over Entrance from Henry Hud is a masonry arch - deck carrying Fort Tryon Place over Entrance from Henry Hud 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 1,619 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,966 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFort Tryon Place
CrossesEntrance from Henry Hud
LocationIn Fort Tryon Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.86293, -73.93274
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,619 (2016)
Projected traffic1,966 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$11.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fort Tryon Place over Entrance from Henry Hud built?

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

What condition is Fort Tryon Place over Entrance from Henry Hud 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 Fort Tryon Place over Entrance from Henry Hud carry?

About 1,619 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fort Tryon Place over Entrance from Henry Hud?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Tryon Place over Entrance from Henry Hud?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.