Riverside Drive over West 155th Street
FairNew York County, New York · Riverside Drive · Structure no. 000000002269240
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,338
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside Drive over West 155th Street is a concrete arch - deck carrying Riverside Drive over West 155th Street in New York County, New York. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 86 ft wide.
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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 West 155th Street built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riverside Drive over West 155th 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 155th Street carry?
About 12,338 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Riverside Drive over West 155th Street?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Drive over West 155th Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.