US Bridges

Wilkinson Ave over RTE I95 RTE I95

Poor

Bronx County, New York · 1.1 MI N I295+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066610

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilkinson Ave over RTE I95 RTE I95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilkinson Ave over RTE I95 RTE I95 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWilkinson Ave
CrossesRTE I95 RTE I95
Location1.1 MI N I295+I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.85168, -73.82698
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$11 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilkinson Ave over RTE I95 RTE I95 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Wilkinson Ave over RTE I95 RTE I95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Wilkinson Ave over RTE I95 RTE I95 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Wilkinson Ave over RTE I95 RTE I95?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Wilkinson Ave over RTE I95 RTE I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.