US Bridges

North Avenue over 95IX RTE I95

Poor

Westchester County, New York · 1.1 MI N JCT I95 & U.S.1 · Structure no. 000000005514550

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,209
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

North Avenue over 95IX RTE I95 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying North Avenue over 95IX RTE I95 in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1954, 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 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 17,209 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,289 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Avenue
Crosses95IX RTE I95
Location1.1 MI N JCT I95 & U.S.1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.91355, -73.78382
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,209 (2017)
Projected traffic17,289 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$12.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Avenue over 95IX RTE I95 built?

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

What condition is North Avenue over 95IX RTE I95 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 October 2024.

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

About 17,209 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Avenue over 95IX RTE I95?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns North Avenue over 95IX RTE I95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.