US Bridges

RTE I87 over Brook Avenue

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 3.0 MI S JCT I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066759

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99,705
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Brook Avenue is a concrete frame carrying RTE I87 over Brook Avenue in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 99,705 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,403 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesBrook Avenue
Location3.0 MI S JCT I87+I95
RouteInterstate 87
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.80531, -73.92087
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,705 (2020)
Projected traffic127,403 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$15 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Brook Avenue built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Brook Avenue carry?

About 99,705 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Brook Avenue?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Brook Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.