US Bridges

RTE I95 over Relief

Fair

Bronx County, New York · JCT I95 & I278 & I295 · Structure no. 00000000106650C

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
705 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
112,258
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I95 over Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I95 over Relief in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 705 ft (214.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE I95
CrossesRelief
LocationJCT I95 & I278 & I295
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.8284, -73.84009
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length705 ft (214.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112,258 (2020)
Projected traffic143,443 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$18.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I95 over Relief built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is RTE I95 over Relief 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I95 over Relief carry?

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

How long is RTE I95 over Relief?

The structure is 705 ft (214.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I95 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.