US Bridges

Hugh Grant Circle over RTE I95 RTE I95 Nycta

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 1 MI NW I95+I878 · Structure no. 000000001066469

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,924
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hugh Grant Circle over RTE I95 RTE I95 Nycta is a concrete continuous frame carrying Hugh Grant Circle over RTE I95 RTE I95 Nycta in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 70 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,924 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,984 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 634 ft wide.

CarriesHugh Grant Circle
CrossesRTE I95 RTE I95 Nycta
Location1 MI NW I95+I878
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.83323, -73.86079
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width634 ft (193.2 m)
Roadway width432 ft (131.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,924 (2019)
Projected traffic12,984 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure11
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$86.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hugh Grant Circle over RTE I95 RTE I95 Nycta built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Hugh Grant Circle over RTE I95 RTE I95 Nycta in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Hugh Grant Circle over RTE I95 RTE I95 Nycta carry?

About 12,924 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hugh Grant Circle over RTE I95 RTE I95 Nycta?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 634 ft wide.

Who owns Hugh Grant Circle over RTE I95 RTE I95 Nycta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.