US Bridges

Jesup Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I

Fair

Bronx County, New York · .4 MI E I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066240

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,060
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jesup Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jesup Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1964, 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 3,060 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,284 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesJesup Avenue
CrossesRTE I95 RTE 95I
Location.4 MI E I87+I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84501, -73.91841
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,060 (2020)
Projected traffic4,284 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$12 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jesup Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I built?

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

What condition is Jesup Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I 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 Jesup Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I carry?

About 3,060 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jesup Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Jesup Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.