US Bridges

RTE 95 over Ft Washington Ave

Fair

New York County, New York · 0.2 MI W of 95I & RTE 9 · Structure no. 000000005522550

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
111,205
2005 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 95 over Ft Washington Ave is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 95 over Ft Washington Ave in New York County, New York. It was built in 1962, 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 111,205 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 142,097 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 186 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 95
CrossesFt Washington Ave
Location0.2 MI W of 95I & RTE 9
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84905, -73.93902
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.
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width186 ft (56.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,205 (2005)
Projected traffic142,097 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
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$44.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 95 over Ft Washington Ave built?

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

What condition is RTE 95 over Ft Washington 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 95 over Ft Washington Ave carry?

About 111,205 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 95 over Ft Washington Ave?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 186 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 95 over Ft Washington Ave?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.