US Bridges

RTE I95 over 181st Street RTE I87 R

Good

Bronx County, New York · JCT I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066850

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
864 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
8,112
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I95 over 181st Street RTE I87 R is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE I95 over 181st Street RTE I87 R in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,112 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,365 by 2041. The structure is 864 ft (263.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I95
Crosses181st Street RTE I87 R
LocationJCT I87+I95
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.84559, -73.92671
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length864 ft (263.3 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck36 ft (11 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,112 (2020)
Projected traffic10,365 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$24 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I95 over 181st Street RTE I87 R built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is RTE I95 over 181st Street RTE I87 R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I95 over 181st Street RTE I87 R carry?

About 8,112 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I95 over 181st Street RTE I87 R?

The structure is 864 ft (263.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I95 over 181st Street RTE I87 R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.