US Bridges

Ft Washington Ave over 95IX RTE I95 Bus Stati

Fair

New York County, New York · 0.2 MI East JCT 95I & 9 · Structure no. 000000005522569

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
238 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,679
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ft Washington Ave over 95IX RTE I95 Bus Stati is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ft Washington Ave over 95IX RTE I95 Bus Stati in New York County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 7,679 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,328 by 2041. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFt Washington Ave
Crosses95IX RTE I95 Bus Stati
Location0.2 MI East JCT 95I & 9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84895, -73.93907
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,679 (2018)
Projected traffic9,328 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$27.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ft Washington Ave over 95IX RTE I95 Bus Stati built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ft Washington Ave over 95IX RTE I95 Bus Stati 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ft Washington Ave over 95IX RTE I95 Bus Stati carry?

About 7,679 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ft Washington Ave over 95IX RTE I95 Bus Stati?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Ft Washington Ave over 95IX RTE I95 Bus Stati?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.