US Bridges

Lafayette Avenue over RTE I695 RTE I695

Good

Bronx County, New York · .3 MI SE I295+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066130

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,791
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lafayette Avenue over RTE I695 RTE I695 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lafayette Avenue over RTE I695 RTE I695 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,791 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,034 by 2041. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLafayette Avenue
CrossesRTE I695 RTE I695
Location.3 MI SE I295+I95
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.83174, -73.82107
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,791 (2018)
Projected traffic7,034 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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$10.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lafayette Avenue over RTE I695 RTE I695 built?

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

What condition is Lafayette Avenue over RTE I695 RTE I695 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Lafayette Avenue over RTE I695 RTE I695 carry?

About 5,791 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lafayette Avenue over RTE I695 RTE I695?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Lafayette Avenue over RTE I695 RTE I695?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.