US Bridges

RTE I87 over RTE I87 RTE 87I Sedgwi

Good

Bronx County, New York · JCT I87 & I95 · Structure no. 00000000106687A

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
434 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over RTE I87 RTE 87I Sedgwi is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE I87 over RTE I87 RTE 87I Sedgwi in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2012, 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRTE I87 RTE 87I Sedgwi
LocationJCT I87 & I95
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates40.84389, -73.92652
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length434 ft (132.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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$11.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over RTE I87 RTE 87I Sedgwi built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE I87 over RTE I87 RTE 87I 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 87I Sedgwi carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE I87 over RTE I87 RTE 87I Sedgwi?

The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over RTE I87 RTE 87I Sedgwi?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.