US Bridges

RTE I95 over Pedestrian Walkway and B

Poor

Bronx County, New York · 1.4 MI NW I295 + I95 · Structure no. 000000005066649

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
145,579
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I95 over Pedestrian Walkway and B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I95 over Pedestrian Walkway and B in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 145,579 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 186,020 by 2041. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 128 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I95
CrossesPedestrian Walkway and B
Location1.4 MI NW I295 + I95
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.85653, -73.82641
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145,579 (2020)
Projected traffic186,020 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$22.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I95 over Pedestrian Walkway and B built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I95 over Pedestrian Walkway and B in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I95 over Pedestrian Walkway and B carry?

About 145,579 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I95 over Pedestrian Walkway and B?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I95 over Pedestrian Walkway and B?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.