US Bridges

E L Grant Highway/ over RTE I95 RTE I95 RTE 95

Fair

Bronx County, New York · JCT I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066220

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
301 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,358
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E L Grant Highway/ over RTE I95 RTE I95 RTE 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E L Grant Highway/ over RTE I95 RTE I95 RTE 95 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 23,358 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,467 by 2041. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 159 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesE L Grant Highway/
CrossesRTE I95 RTE I95 RTE 95
LocationJCT I87+I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84486, -73.92272
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.4 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,358 (2018)
Projected traffic23,467 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$48.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E L Grant Highway/ over RTE I95 RTE I95 RTE 95 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is E L Grant Highway/ over RTE I95 RTE I95 RTE 95 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does E L Grant Highway/ over RTE I95 RTE I95 RTE 95 carry?

About 23,358 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E L Grant Highway/ over RTE I95 RTE I95 RTE 95?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns E L Grant Highway/ over RTE I95 RTE I95 RTE 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.