US Bridges

East Bus Ramp over I 95 Eastbound Ul

Fair

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

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
402 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
26,295
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

East Bus Ramp over I 95 Eastbound Ul is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Bus Ramp over I 95 Eastbound Ul in New York County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 26,295 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,599 by 2041. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast Bus Ramp
CrossesI 95 Eastbound Ul
Location95I over Hudson River
Coordinates40.84879, -73.93912
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadOther
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,295 (2020)
Projected traffic33,599 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Bus Ramp over I 95 Eastbound Ul built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is East Bus Ramp over I 95 Eastbound Ul 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does East Bus Ramp over I 95 Eastbound Ul carry?

About 26,295 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East Bus Ramp over I 95 Eastbound Ul?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns East Bus Ramp over I 95 Eastbound Ul?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.