US Bridges

RTE I95 over Pelhamdale Ave

Fair

Westchester County, New York · .7 MI S JCT I95 & U.S.1 · Structure no. 000000005514509

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107,146
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I95 over Pelhamdale Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I95 over Pelhamdale Ave in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 71 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 107,146 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 181,441 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I95
CrossesPelhamdale Ave
Location.7 MI S JCT I95 & U.S.1
RouteInterstate 95
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.89095, -73.80042
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
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,146 (2018)
Projected traffic181,441 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a toll road
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$9.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I95 over Pelhamdale Ave built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is RTE I95 over Pelhamdale 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 I95 over Pelhamdale Ave carry?

About 107,146 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I95 over Pelhamdale Ave?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I95 over Pelhamdale Ave?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.