US Bridges

RTE I87 over Metro No Commuter

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 1.5 MI JCT I87 & I95 · Structure no. 00000000106680B

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
549 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
97,349
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Metro No Commuter is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Metro No Commuter in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 97,349 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 136,289 by 2029. The structure is 549 ft (167.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesMetro No Commuter
Location1.5 MI JCT I87 & I95
RouteInterstate 87
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82686, -73.93112
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length549 ft (167.3 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,349 (2009)
Projected traffic136,289 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$13.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Metro No Commuter built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is RTE I87 over Metro No Commuter 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Metro No Commuter carry?

About 97,349 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Metro No Commuter?

The structure is 549 ft (167.3 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Metro No Commuter?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.