US Bridges

RTE I87 over 87I 87IXIMR05B1 Metro N

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 1.5 MI S JCT I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066809

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,112 ft
68 main spans
Daily traffic
116,358
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over 87I 87IXIMR05B1 Metro N is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over 87I 87IXIMR05B1 Metro N in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 116,358 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,682 by 2041. The structure is 4,112 ft (1,253.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
Crosses87I 87IXIMR05B1 Metro N
Location1.5 MI S JCT I87+I95
RouteInterstate 87
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.81599, -73.93092
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans68 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,112 ft (1,253.3 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116,358 (2020)
Projected traffic148,682 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$262.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over 87I 87IXIMR05B1 Metro N built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is RTE I87 over 87I 87IXIMR05B1 Metro N 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over 87I 87IXIMR05B1 Metro N carry?

About 116,358 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over 87I 87IXIMR05B1 Metro N?

The structure is 4,112 ft (1,253.3 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over 87I 87IXIMR05B1 Metro N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.