US Bridges

RTE I95 over 87IX NB to 95IX SB 95IX

Fair

Bronx County, New York · JCT I 87 + I 95 · Structure no. 000000001066889

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
1,530 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99,848
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I95 over 87IX NB to 95IX SB 95IX is a steel arch - deck carrying RTE I95 over 87IX NB to 95IX SB 95IX in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 63 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 6 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 99,848 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,585 by 2041. The structure is 1,530 ft (466.3 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I95
Crosses87IX NB to 95IX SB 95IX
LocationJCT I 87 + I 95
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84532, -73.92807
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,530 ft (466.3 m)
Longest span546 ft (166.4 m)
Deck width138 ft (42 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,848 (2020)
Projected traffic127,585 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$394.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I95 over 87IX NB to 95IX SB 95IX built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE I95 over 87IX NB to 95IX SB 95IX 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I95 over 87IX NB to 95IX SB 95IX carry?

About 99,848 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is RTE I95 over 87IX NB to 95IX SB 95IX?

The structure is 1,530 ft (466.3 m) long with a longest span of 546 ft (166.4 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I95 over 87IX NB to 95IX SB 95IX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.