US Bridges

Amsterdam Avenue over 95IX RTE I95

Fair

New York County, New York · 0.35MI E of 95I & US 9 · Structure no. 000000005522630

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,145
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Amsterdam Avenue over 95IX RTE I95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amsterdam Avenue 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 17,145 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,225 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAmsterdam Avenue
Crosses95IX RTE I95
Location0.35MI E of 95I & US 9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84626, -73.93222
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,145 (2019)
Projected traffic17,225 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$27.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Amsterdam Avenue over 95IX RTE I95 built?

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

What condition is Amsterdam Avenue 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Amsterdam Avenue over 95IX RTE I95 carry?

About 17,145 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Amsterdam Avenue over 95IX RTE I95?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Amsterdam Avenue over 95IX RTE I95?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.