US Bridges

RTE I95 over Bartow Ave Bartow Ave

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 2.3 MI NW JCT I295 & I95 · Structure no. 000000005075399

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
95,754
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I95 over Bartow Ave Bartow Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I95 over Bartow Ave Bartow Ave in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 69 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 95,754 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,354 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I95
CrossesBartow Ave Bartow Ave
Location2.3 MI NW JCT I295 & I95
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.86839, -73.83272
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width92 ft (27.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,754 (2020)
Projected traffic122,354 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$14.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I95 over Bartow Ave Bartow Ave built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE I95 over Bartow Ave Bartow Ave 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I95 over Bartow Ave Bartow Ave carry?

About 95,754 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE I95 over Bartow Ave Bartow Ave?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I95 over Bartow Ave Bartow Ave?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.