US Bridges

I95 Service RD EB over Zerega Avenue

Fair

Bronx County, New York · JCT I95+I878+I78 · Structure no. 000000001076150

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95 Service RD EB over Zerega Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I95 Service RD EB over Zerega Avenue in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 74 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI95 Service RD EB
CrossesZerega Avenue
LocationJCT I95+I878+I78
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82765, -73.84374
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$11.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I95 Service RD EB over Zerega Avenue built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I95 Service RD EB over Zerega 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I95 Service RD EB over Zerega Avenue carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is I95 Service RD EB over Zerega Avenue?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I95 Service RD EB over Zerega Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.