US Bridges

Pennyfield Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 1.5 MI SE I78+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066110

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
868
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennyfield Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennyfield Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 64 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 868 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,703 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPennyfield Avenue
CrossesRTE I295 RTE I295
Location1.5 MI SE I78+I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.81899, -73.80986
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic868 (2020)
Projected traffic1,703 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$12.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennyfield Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Pennyfield Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pennyfield Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295 carry?

About 868 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pennyfield Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Pennyfield Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.