US Bridges

RTE I95 over 278IX1M54044 678IXM1101

Fair

Bronx County, New York · JCT I95 & I278 & I295 · Structure no. 000000001066509

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
3,238 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
112,258
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I95 over 278IX1M54044 678IXM1101 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I95 over 278IX1M54044 678IXM1101 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 54 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 112,258 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 143,443 by 2041. The structure is 3,238 ft (986.9 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I95
Crosses278IX1M54044 678IXM1101
LocationJCT I95 & I278 & I295
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82868, -73.84654
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans28
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,238 ft (986.9 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width131 ft (39.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112,258 (2020)
Projected traffic143,443 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$344.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I95 over 278IX1M54044 678IXM1101 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is RTE I95 over 278IX1M54044 678IXM1101 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I95 over 278IX1M54044 678IXM1101 carry?

About 112,258 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE I95 over 278IX1M54044 678IXM1101?

The structure is 3,238 ft (986.9 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I95 over 278IX1M54044 678IXM1101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.