US Bridges

181st ST TO95I NB over RTE I95 RTE 95I

Fair

Bronx County, New York · JCT I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066920

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
215 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,687
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

181st ST TO95I NB over RTE I95 RTE 95I is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 181st ST TO95I NB over RTE I95 RTE 95I in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1962, 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 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 15,687 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,044 by 2041. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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Carries181st ST TO95I NB
CrossesRTE I95 RTE 95I
LocationJCT I87+I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.8447, -73.9234
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span214 ft (65.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,687 (2020)
Projected traffic20,044 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$12.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 181st ST TO95I NB over RTE I95 RTE 95I built?

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

What condition is 181st ST TO95I NB over RTE I95 RTE 95I 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 181st ST TO95I NB over RTE I95 RTE 95I carry?

About 15,687 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 181st ST TO95I NB over RTE I95 RTE 95I?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 214 ft (65.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 181st ST TO95I NB over RTE I95 RTE 95I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.