US Bridges

RTE I95 over Fox Island Road Byram R

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.7 MI NE JCT RTE 1 &I-95 · Structure no. 000000005514829

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,430
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I95 over Fox Island Road Byram R is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE I95 over Fox Island Road Byram R in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 64,430 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,105 by 2041. The structure is 1,263 ft (385 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE I95
CrossesFox Island Road Byram R
Location0.7 MI NE JCT RTE 1 &I-95
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.99289, -73.66105
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
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,263 ft (385 m)
Longest span212 ft (64.6 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,430 (2018)
Projected traffic109,105 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$81 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I95 over Fox Island Road Byram R built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is RTE I95 over Fox Island Road Byram R 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I95 over Fox Island Road Byram R carry?

About 64,430 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE I95 over Fox Island Road Byram R?

The structure is 1,263 ft (385 m) long with a longest span of 212 ft (64.6 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I95 over Fox Island Road Byram R?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.