US Bridges

Undercliff Ave over RTE I95

Fair

Bronx County, New York · JCT I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001076350

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,353
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Undercliff Ave over RTE I95 is a concrete frame carrying Undercliff Ave over RTE I95 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 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 3,353 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,073 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUndercliff Ave
CrossesRTE I95
LocationJCT I87+I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84553, -73.92424
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,353 (2018)
Projected traffic4,073 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Undercliff Ave over RTE I95 built?

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

What condition is Undercliff Ave over RTE I95 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Undercliff Ave over RTE I95 carry?

About 3,353 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Undercliff Ave over RTE I95?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Undercliff Ave over RTE I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.