US Bridges

RTE I95 over Sedgwick Avenue

Good

Bronx County, New York · JCT I87 & I95 · Structure no. 00000000106685B

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,169
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I95 over Sedgwick Avenue is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE I95 over Sedgwick Avenue 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 11,169 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,271 by 2041. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I95
CrossesSedgwick Avenue
LocationJCT I87 & I95
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.84649, -73.92534
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,169 (2020)
Projected traffic14,271 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$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I95 over Sedgwick Avenue built?

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

What condition is RTE I95 over Sedgwick Avenue 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I95 over Sedgwick Avenue carry?

About 11,169 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I95 over Sedgwick Avenue?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I95 over Sedgwick Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.