Riverside Drive over West 96th Street
FairNew York County, New York · In West Manhattan · Structure no. 000000002246970
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,284
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside Drive over West 96th Street is a steel arch - deck carrying Riverside Drive over West 96th Street in New York County, New York. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 6 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 5,284 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,419 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverside Drive over West 96th Street built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Riverside Drive over West 96th Street 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Riverside Drive over West 96th Street carry?
About 5,284 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Riverside Drive over West 96th Street?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Drive over West 96th Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.