US Bridges

RTE I95 over Locust Avenue

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.5 MI SW JCT I-95 & US 1 · Structure no. 000000005514779

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101,329
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I95 over Locust Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I95 over Locust Avenue in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 6 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 101,329 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 171,590 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I95
CrossesLocust Avenue
Location0.5 MI SW JCT I-95 & US 1
RouteInterstate 95
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.98308, -73.68911
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width105 ft (32.1 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,329 (2018)
Projected traffic171,590 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$9.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I95 over Locust Avenue built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE I95 over Locust Avenue 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I95 over Locust Avenue carry?

About 101,329 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE I95 over Locust Avenue?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I95 over Locust Avenue?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.