US Bridges

Nelson Avenue over 95IX RTE I95

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.1 MI W JCT Rts I95<127 · Structure no. 000000005514720

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,225
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nelson Avenue over 95IX RTE I95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nelson 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 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 4,225 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,915 by 2037. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNelson Avenue
Crosses95IX RTE I95
Location0.1 MI W JCT Rts I95<127
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.97532, -73.7164
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,225 (2017)
Projected traffic5,915 by 2037
Trucks1%
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

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$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nelson Avenue over 95IX RTE I95 built?

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

What condition is Nelson 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 September 2024.

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

About 4,225 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nelson Avenue over 95IX RTE I95?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nelson Avenue over 95IX RTE I95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.