US Bridges

Morris Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I

Poor

Bronx County, New York · .9 MI E I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066290

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,260
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I is a steel frame carrying Morris Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 65 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,208 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 82 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMorris Avenue
CrossesRTE I95 RTE 95I
Location.9 MI E I87+I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84498, -73.90937
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,260 (2018)
Projected traffic16,208 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$11.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Morris Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Morris Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I carry?

About 8,260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.