US Bridges

RTE I95 over Bronx River Ave. Ramp I

Poor

Bronx County, New York · JCT I95+I278 · Structure no. 000000001066419

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,396 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
141,112
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I95 over Bronx River Ave. Ramp I is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I95 over Bronx River Ave. Ramp I in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 74 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 141,112 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 180,312 by 2041. The structure is 1,396 ft (425.5 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I95
CrossesBronx River Ave. Ramp I
LocationJCT I95+I278
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.83751, -73.88052
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,396 ft (425.5 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141,112 (2020)
Projected traffic180,312 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$118 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I95 over Bronx River Ave. Ramp I built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is RTE I95 over Bronx River Ave. Ramp I 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I95 over Bronx River Ave. Ramp I carry?

About 141,112 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE I95 over Bronx River Ave. Ramp I?

The structure is 1,396 ft (425.5 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I95 over Bronx River Ave. Ramp I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.