US Bridges

West Bus Ramp over RTE 95IX

Fair

New York County, New York · 95I over Hudson River · Structure no. 00000000552250F

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
390 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

West Bus Ramp over RTE 95IX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Bus Ramp over RTE 95IX in New York County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 6 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 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Bus Ramp
CrossesRTE 95IX
Location95I over Hudson River
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.8491, -73.939
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadOther
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$7.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Bus Ramp over RTE 95IX built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is West Bus Ramp over RTE 95IX 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does West Bus Ramp over RTE 95IX carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is West Bus Ramp over RTE 95IX?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns West Bus Ramp over RTE 95IX?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.