US Bridges

Clay Avenue over RTE I95 95I 95IX1M21012

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 1.2 MI E I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066320

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,404
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Avenue over RTE I95 95I 95IX1M21012 is a steel frame carrying Clay Avenue over RTE I95 95I 95IX1M21012 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 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 3,404 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,766 by 2039. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesClay Avenue
CrossesRTE I95 95I 95IX1M21012
Location1.2 MI E I87+I95
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.84472, -73.90482
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,404 (2019)
Projected traffic4,766 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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$15 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clay Avenue over RTE I95 95I 95IX1M21012 built?

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

What condition is Clay Avenue over RTE I95 95I 95IX1M21012 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 Clay Avenue over RTE I95 95I 95IX1M21012 carry?

About 3,404 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Clay Avenue over RTE I95 95I 95IX1M21012?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Avenue over RTE I95 95I 95IX1M21012?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.