US Bridges

Layton Avenue over RTE I695 RTE I695

Fair

Bronx County, New York · .1 MI SE I95+I295 · Structure no. 000000001066140

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,282
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Layton Avenue over RTE I695 RTE I695 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Layton Avenue over RTE I695 RTE I695 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1961, 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 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 4,282 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,201 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLayton Avenue
CrossesRTE I695 RTE I695
Location.1 MI SE I95+I295
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.83441, -73.82309
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,282 (2016)
Projected traffic5,201 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$14.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Layton Avenue over RTE I695 RTE I695 built?

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

What condition is Layton Avenue over RTE I695 RTE I695 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 June 2023.

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

About 4,282 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Layton Avenue over RTE I695 RTE I695?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Layton Avenue over RTE I695 RTE I695?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.