US Bridges

East Tremont Ave over RTE I295 RTE I295

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 1 MI SE I78+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066180

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,294
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Tremont Ave over RTE I295 RTE I295 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Tremont Ave over RTE I295 RTE I295 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 14,294 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,364 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 280 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Tremont Ave
CrossesRTE I295 RTE I295
Location1 MI SE I78+I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82217, -73.81908
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width280 ft (85.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,294 (2018)
Projected traffic17,364 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$48.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Tremont Ave over RTE I295 RTE I295 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is East Tremont Ave 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does East Tremont Ave over RTE I295 RTE I295 carry?

About 14,294 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Tremont Ave over RTE I295 RTE I295?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 280 ft wide.

Who owns East Tremont Ave over RTE I295 RTE I295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.