US Bridges

RTE I95 over RTE I87 RTE I87

Fair

Bronx County, New York · JCT I87 & I95 · Structure no. 00000000106685A

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,112
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I95 over RTE I87 RTE I87 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE I95 over RTE I87 RTE I87 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 61 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 8,112 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,365 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I95
CrossesRTE I87 RTE I87
LocationJCT I87 & I95
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84619, -73.92549
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck49 ft (15 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,112 (2020)
Projected traffic10,365 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I95 over RTE I87 RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE I95 over RTE I87 RTE I87 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I95 over RTE I87 RTE I87 carry?

About 8,112 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I95 over RTE I87 RTE I87?

The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I95 over RTE I87 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.