US Bridges

Wadsworth Ave over 95IX RTE I95

Fair

New York County, New York · 0.10MI E of 95I & US 9 · Structure no. 000000005522600

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,726
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Wadsworth Ave over 95IX RTE I95 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wadsworth Ave over 95IX RTE I95 in New York County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4,726 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,741 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWadsworth Ave
Crosses95IX RTE I95
Location0.10MI E of 95I & US 9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84808, -73.93623
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
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,726 (2018)
Projected traffic5,741 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$16.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wadsworth Ave over 95IX RTE I95 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wadsworth Ave over 95IX RTE I95 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 Wadsworth Ave over 95IX RTE I95 carry?

About 4,726 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wadsworth Ave over 95IX RTE I95?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Wadsworth Ave over 95IX RTE I95?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.