US Bridges

Arthur Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I

Poor

Bronx County, New York · 1.7 MI E JCT I87 & I95 · Structure no. 000000001066350

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,616
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arthur Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I is a concrete frame carrying Arthur Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 67 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 3,616 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,095 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesArthur Avenue
CrossesRTE I95 RTE 95I
Location1.7 MI E JCT I87 & I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84363, -73.89488
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,616 (2018)
Projected traffic7,095 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$19.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Arthur 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 July 2023.

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

About 3,616 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns Arthur Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.