US Bridges

Nelson Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I Ramp S

Fair

Bronx County, New York · .3 MI E I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066230

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,293
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nelson Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I Ramp S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nelson Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I Ramp S in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 61 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 2,293 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,210 by 2040. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNelson Avenue
CrossesRTE I95 RTE 95I Ramp S
Location.3 MI E I87+I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84488, -73.92049
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,293 (2020)
Projected traffic3,210 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$17.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nelson Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I Ramp S built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Nelson Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I Ramp S 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nelson Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I Ramp S carry?

About 2,293 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nelson Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I Ramp S?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Nelson Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I Ramp S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.