US Bridges

RTE I95 over Erskine Place AMTRAK

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 1.6 MI NW JCT I295 & I95 · Structure no. 000000005075309

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
354 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
145,579
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I95 over Erskine Place AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I95 over Erskine Place AMTRAK in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 145,579 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 186,020 by 2041. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I95
CrossesErskine Place AMTRAK
Location1.6 MI NW JCT I295 & I95
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.85921, -73.82722
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width121 ft (37 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 and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$43.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I95 over Erskine Place AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is RTE I95 over Erskine Place AMTRAK 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I95 over Erskine Place AMTRAK carry?

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

How long is RTE I95 over Erskine Place AMTRAK?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I95 over Erskine Place AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.