US Bridges

RTE I895 over Bronx River

Fair

Bronx County, New York · East 177th ST over Bronx · Structure no. 000000002242399

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I895 over Bronx River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I895 over Bronx River in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 58 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I895
CrossesBronx River
LocationEast 177th ST over Bronx
RouteCity Street 895
Coordinates40.8388, -73.87884
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I895 over Bronx River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE I895 over Bronx River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I895 over Bronx River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE I895 over Bronx River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I895 over Bronx River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.