US Bridges

RTE I95 over Sedgwick Ave

Good

Bronx County, New York · JCT I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066890

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,958
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I95 over Sedgwick Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I95 over Sedgwick Ave in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 12,958 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,557 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I95
CrossesSedgwick Ave
LocationJCT I87+I95
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84542, -73.92571
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,958 (2020)
Projected traffic16,557 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I95 over Sedgwick Ave built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE I95 over Sedgwick Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I95 over Sedgwick Ave carry?

About 12,958 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I95 over Sedgwick Ave?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I95 over Sedgwick Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.