US Bridges

RTE I295 over Lafayette Avenue

Fair

Bronx County, New York · .3 MI SE I78+I95 · Structure no. 000000001067909

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67,652
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I295 over Lafayette Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I295 over Lafayette Avenue in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 67,652 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,445 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I295
CrossesLafayette Avenue
Location.3 MI SE I78+I95
RouteInterstate 295
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82672, -73.83131
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.9 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,652 (2019)
Projected traffic86,445 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$20.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I295 over Lafayette Avenue built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I295 over Lafayette Avenue 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I295 over Lafayette Avenue carry?

About 67,652 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE I295 over Lafayette Avenue?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I295 over Lafayette Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.