Riverside Drive over W.138th Street
FairNew York County, New York · West Manhattan · Structure no. 000000002246980
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,338
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside Drive over W.138th Street is a concrete arch - deck carrying Riverside Drive over W.138th Street 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 12,338 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,988 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 W.138th Street built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riverside Drive over W.138th 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Riverside Drive over W.138th Street carry?
About 12,338 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Riverside Drive over W.138th Street?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Drive over W.138th Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.