US Bridges

RTE I87 over RTE I87 RTE I87 Sedgwi

Good

Bronx County, New York · JCT I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066870

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
1,194 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
27,986
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over RTE I87 RTE I87 Sedgwi is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE I87 over RTE I87 RTE I87 Sedgwi in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 27,986 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,760 by 2041. The structure is 1,194 ft (363.9 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRTE I87 RTE I87 Sedgwi
LocationJCT I87+I95
RouteInterstate 87
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84314, -73.92689
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,194 ft (363.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck24 ft (7.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,986 (2020)
Projected traffic35,760 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$36.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over RTE I87 RTE I87 Sedgwi built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is RTE I87 over RTE I87 RTE I87 Sedgwi 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 November 2023.

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

About 27,986 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over RTE I87 RTE I87 Sedgwi?

The structure is 1,194 ft (363.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over RTE I87 RTE I87 Sedgwi?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.