US Bridges

Jarvis Avenue over RTE I95 RTE I95

Fair

Bronx County, New York · .5 Mile N JCT I295 & I95 · Structure no. 000000001066580

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,621
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jarvis Avenue over RTE I95 RTE I95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jarvis Avenue over RTE I95 RTE I95 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 64 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 17,621 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,669 by 2022. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJarvis Avenue
CrossesRTE I95 RTE I95
Location.5 Mile N JCT I295 & I95
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.84288, -73.82581
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,621 (2002)
Projected traffic24,669 by 2022
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$12.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jarvis Avenue over RTE I95 RTE I95 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Jarvis Avenue 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 Jarvis Avenue over RTE I95 RTE I95 carry?

About 17,621 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jarvis Avenue over RTE I95 RTE I95?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Jarvis Avenue over RTE I95 RTE I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.