US Bridges

Crotona Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I

Poor

Bronx County, New York · 1.8 MI E I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066360

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,788
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crotona Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I is a concrete arch - deck carrying Crotona Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1958, 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 9,788 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,834 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCrotona Avenue
CrossesRTE I95 RTE 95I
Location1.8 MI E I87+I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84339, -73.89291
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,788 (2018)
Projected traffic9,834 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$22.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

About 9,788 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Crotona Avenue over RTE I95 RTE 95I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.