US Bridges

Depot Place over RTE I87 RTE I87 Ramp T

Fair

Bronx County, New York · .3 MI S JCT I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066840

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,756
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Depot Place over RTE I87 RTE I87 Ramp T is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Depot Place over RTE I87 RTE I87 Ramp T in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 6,756 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,458 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDepot Place
CrossesRTE I87 RTE I87 Ramp T
Location.3 MI S JCT I87+I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84135, -73.92837
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,756 (2020)
Projected traffic9,458 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$9.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Depot Place over RTE I87 RTE I87 Ramp T built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Depot Place over RTE I87 RTE I87 Ramp T 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 Depot Place over RTE I87 RTE I87 Ramp T carry?

About 6,756 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Depot Place over RTE I87 RTE I87 Ramp T?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Depot Place over RTE I87 RTE I87 Ramp T?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.