US Bridges

Central Avenue over 95IX RTE I95

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.7 MI SW JCT Rts I95 + 1 · Structure no. 000000005514760

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Central Avenue over 95IX RTE I95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Avenue over 95IX RTE I95 in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 69 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,237 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Avenue
Crosses95IX RTE I95
Location0.7 MI SW JCT Rts I95 + 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.98111, -73.69215
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,237 by 2041
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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Avenue over 95IX RTE I95 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Central 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 June 2023.

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

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Central Avenue over 95IX RTE I95?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Central Avenue over 95IX RTE I95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.