US Bridges

RTE I87 over RTE I87 RTE I87 RTE I9

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Bronx County, New York · JCT I87 & I95 · Structure no. 00000000106688A

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
529 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
25,823
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over RTE I87 RTE I87 RTE I9 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE I87 over RTE I87 RTE I87 RTE I9 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 63 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 25,823 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,152 by 2023. The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRTE I87 RTE I87 RTE I9
LocationJCT I87 & I95
RouteInterstate 87
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84556, -73.92586
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length529 ft (161.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,823 (2003)
Projected traffic36,152 by 2023
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$15 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over RTE I87 RTE I87 RTE I9 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE I87 over RTE I87 RTE I87 RTE I9 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over RTE I87 RTE I87 RTE I9 carry?

About 25,823 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over RTE I87 RTE I87 RTE I9?

The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over RTE I87 RTE I87 RTE I9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.