138th Street over RTE I87 RTE I87
PoorBronx County, New York · 2.2 Miles S JCT I87 & I95 · Structure no. 000000001066790
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 73 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,526
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
138th Street over RTE I87 RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 138th Street over RTE I87 RTE I87 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 87 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,526 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,584 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 138th Street over RTE I87 RTE I87 built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is 138th Street over RTE I87 RTE I87 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does 138th Street over RTE I87 RTE I87 carry?
About 12,526 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is 138th Street over RTE I87 RTE I87?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.
Who owns 138th Street over RTE I87 RTE I87?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.