US Bridges

Castle Hill Ave over RTE I95 RTE I95

Fair

Bronx County, New York · .5 MI NW I95 + I678 · Structure no. 000000001066480

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,692
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castle Hill Ave over RTE I95 RTE I95 is a concrete continuous frame carrying Castle Hill Ave over RTE I95 RTE I95 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1951, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 13,692 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,756 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCastle Hill Ave
CrossesRTE I95 RTE I95
Location.5 MI NW I95 + I678
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.83039, -73.85068
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,692 (2018)
Projected traffic13,756 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$16.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Castle Hill Ave over RTE I95 RTE I95 built?

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

What condition is Castle Hill Ave over RTE I95 RTE I95 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Castle Hill Ave over RTE I95 RTE I95 carry?

About 13,692 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Castle Hill Ave over RTE I95 RTE I95?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Castle Hill Ave over RTE I95 RTE I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.