US Bridges

Riverside Drive over Opp West 145th ST

Fair

New York County, New York · N Riverside DR & 145th ST · Structure no. 000000002267130

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,338
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Drive over Opp West 145th ST is a concrete arch - deck carrying Riverside Drive over Opp West 145th ST in New York County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 12,338 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,988 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRiverside Drive
CrossesOpp West 145th ST
LocationN Riverside DR & 145th ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.8271, -73.95199
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width141 ft (43.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,338 (2019)
Projected traffic14,988 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$13.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Drive over Opp West 145th ST built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Drive over Opp West 145th ST 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Opp West 145th ST carry?

About 12,338 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Drive over Opp West 145th ST?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Drive over Opp West 145th ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.