US Bridges

Monroe Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 1.1 MI E I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066310

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,987
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I is a steel frame carrying Monroe Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1960, 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 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 1,987 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,782 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMonroe Avenue
CrossesRTE I95 RTE 95I
Location1.1 MI E I87+I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84485, -73.90666
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,987 (2020)
Projected traffic2,782 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$10.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Monroe 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 September 2024.

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

About 1,987 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.