Willis Avenue over RTE I87 RTE I87
GoodBronx County, New York · 2.8 MI S JCT I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066760
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,411
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willis Avenue over RTE I87 RTE I87 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willis Avenue over RTE I87 RTE I87 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,411 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,455 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Willis Avenue over RTE I87 RTE I87 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Willis Avenue over RTE I87 RTE I87 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Willis Avenue over RTE I87 RTE I87 carry?
About 9,411 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Willis Avenue over RTE I87 RTE I87?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Willis Avenue over RTE I87 RTE I87?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.