US Bridges

RTE I87 over Sedgwick Avenue

Fair

Bronx County, New York · JCT I87 & I95 · Structure no. 000000001066909

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,394
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Sedgwick Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Sedgwick Avenue 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 23,394 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,892 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesSedgwick Avenue
LocationJCT I87 & I95
RouteInterstate 87
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84358, -73.92663
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,394 (2020)
Projected traffic29,892 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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$9.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Sedgwick Avenue built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Sedgwick Avenue 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Sedgwick Avenue carry?

About 23,394 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Sedgwick Avenue?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Sedgwick Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.