US Bridges

RTE 95 over Ramp 178 Hhp & Rvrsd DR

Fair

New York County, New York · I95 over Hudson River · Structure no. 00000000552250B

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
684 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112,098
2005 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 95 over Ramp 178 Hhp & Rvrsd DR is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 95 over Ramp 178 Hhp & Rvrsd DR in New York County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 112,098 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,937 by 2025. The structure is 684 ft (208.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 95
CrossesRamp 178 Hhp & Rvrsd DR
LocationI95 over Hudson River
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84964, -73.94294
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1 (+15 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length684 ft (208.5 m)
Longest span252 ft (76.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112,098 (2005)
Projected traffic156,937 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$43.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 95 over Ramp 178 Hhp & Rvrsd DR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 95 over Ramp 178 Hhp & Rvrsd DR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 95 over Ramp 178 Hhp & Rvrsd DR carry?

About 112,098 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 95 over Ramp 178 Hhp & Rvrsd DR?

The structure is 684 ft (208.5 m) long with a longest span of 252 ft (76.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 95 over Ramp 178 Hhp & Rvrsd DR?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.