RTE I87 over Relief
GoodBronx County, New York · 1.5 MI S JCT I87 & I95 · Structure no. 00000000106680A
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 198 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,291
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I87 over Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Relief in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 69 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 6,291 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,038 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 RTE I87 over Relief built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is RTE I87 over Relief 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I87 over Relief carry?
About 6,291 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE I87 over Relief?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I87 over Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.