US Bridges

Westchester Ave over RTE I95 RTE I95

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 1.2 MI N I295+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066630

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,106
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westchester Ave over RTE I95 RTE I95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westchester Ave over RTE I95 RTE I95 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1961, 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 5 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 7,106 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,139 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWestchester Ave
CrossesRTE I95 RTE I95
Location1.2 MI N I295+I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.85326, -73.82626
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,106 (2018)
Projected traffic7,139 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$11.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Westchester Ave over RTE I95 RTE I95 built?

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

What condition is Westchester Ave 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 August 2024.

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

About 7,106 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Westchester Ave over RTE I95 RTE I95?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Westchester Ave over RTE I95 RTE I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.