US Bridges

RTE I95 over I678 Bruckner Blvd Bru

Fair

Bronx County, New York · JCT I95&I878&I78 · Structure no. 000000001066539

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,742 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
79,759
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I95 over I678 Bruckner Blvd Bru is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I95 over I678 Bruckner Blvd Bru 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 79,759 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,916 by 2041. The structure is 2,742 ft (835.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I95
CrossesI678 Bruckner Blvd Bru
LocationJCT I95&I878&I78
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82909, -73.83705
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,742 ft (835.8 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,759 (2020)
Projected traffic101,916 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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$155 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I95 over I678 Bruckner Blvd Bru built?

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

What condition is RTE I95 over I678 Bruckner Blvd Bru 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I95 over I678 Bruckner Blvd Bru carry?

About 79,759 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I95 over I678 Bruckner Blvd Bru?

The structure is 2,742 ft (835.8 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I95 over I678 Bruckner Blvd Bru?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.