US Bridges

Westchester Ave over RTE I895 RTE I895 NYC

Fair

Bronx County, New York · JCT I95 & I278 · Structure no. 000000001066717

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,113
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westchester Ave over RTE I895 RTE I895 NYC is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westchester Ave over RTE I895 RTE I895 NYC in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 18,113 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,198 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 105 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWestchester Ave
CrossesRTE I895 RTE I895 NYC
LocationJCT I95 & I278
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82788, -73.88572
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck29 ft (9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,113 (2019)
Projected traffic18,198 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$19 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Westchester Ave over RTE I895 RTE I895 NYC built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westchester Ave over RTE I895 RTE I895 NYC 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 2023.

How much traffic does Westchester Ave over RTE I895 RTE I895 NYC carry?

About 18,113 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Westchester Ave over RTE I895 RTE I895 NYC?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Westchester Ave over RTE I895 RTE I895 NYC?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.