US Bridges

Boston RD over RTE I95 RTE I95 NYC Ra

Poor

Bronx County, New York · 2.2 MI E I87 + I95 · Structure no. 000000001066407

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,388
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boston RD over RTE I95 RTE I95 NYC Ra is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boston RD over RTE I95 RTE I95 NYC Ra 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 7,388 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,422 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 117 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBoston RD
CrossesRTE I95 RTE I95 NYC Ra
Location2.2 MI E I87 + I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.83943, -73.88408
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,388 (2019)
Projected traffic7,422 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$20.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Boston RD over RTE I95 RTE I95 NYC Ra built?

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

What condition is Boston RD over RTE I95 RTE I95 NYC Ra 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 Boston RD over RTE I95 RTE I95 NYC Ra carry?

About 7,388 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Boston RD over RTE I95 RTE I95 NYC Ra?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Boston RD over RTE I95 RTE I95 NYC Ra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.