US Bridges

Crotona Parkway over RTE I95 RTE I95

Poor

Bronx County, New York · 2.1 MI E I87 + I95 · Structure no. 000000001066399

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,255
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crotona Parkway over RTE I95 RTE I95 is a concrete continuous frame carrying Crotona Parkway over RTE I95 RTE I95 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 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,757 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 203 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCrotona Parkway
CrossesRTE I95 RTE I95
Location2.1 MI E I87 + I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84018, -73.88575
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width203 ft (62 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,255 (2020)
Projected traffic1,757 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$29.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Crotona Parkway over RTE I95 RTE I95 built?

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

What condition is Crotona Parkway over RTE I95 RTE I95 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 Parkway over RTE I95 RTE I95 carry?

About 1,255 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Crotona Parkway over RTE I95 RTE I95?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 203 ft wide.

Who owns Crotona Parkway over RTE I95 RTE I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.