US Bridges

RTE I87 over RTE I278 RTE I278

Fair

Bronx County, New York · JCT I278 & I87 · Structure no. 000000001066730

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
365 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over RTE I278 RTE I278 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 65 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
LocationJCT I278 & I87
RouteInterstate 87
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.80324, -73.91632
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$12 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is RTE I87 over RTE I278 RTE I278 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE I87 over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.