US Bridges

RTE I87 over Metro No Commuter

Fair

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

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
116,358
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Metro No Commuter is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE I87 over Metro No Commuter in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 43 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 S JCT I87 & I95
RouteInterstate 87
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82666, -73.93097
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116,358 (2020)
Projected traffic148,682 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Metro No Commuter built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

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 November 2024.

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

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

How long is RTE I87 over Metro No Commuter?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Metro No Commuter?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.