US Bridges

RTE I95 over RTE 1

Poor

Westchester County, New York · 1 MI S New Rochelle Stat · Structure no. 000000005000029

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107,326
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I95 over RTE 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I95 over RTE 1 in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 107,326 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 181,745 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I95
CrossesRTE 1
Location1 MI S New Rochelle Stat
RouteInterstate 95
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.89999, -73.79604
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,326 (2018)
Projected traffic181,745 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$29.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I95 over RTE 1 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I95 over RTE 1 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I95 over RTE 1 carry?

About 107,326 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I95 over RTE 1?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I95 over RTE 1?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.