US Bridges

W Tremont Avenue over RTE I87 RTE I87

Fair

Bronx County, New York · .7 Mile N JCT I87 & I95 · Structure no. 000000001066930

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,715
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Tremont Avenue over RTE I87 RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Tremont Avenue over RTE I87 RTE I87 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 1,715 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,401 by 2039. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW Tremont Avenue
CrossesRTE I87 RTE I87
Location.7 Mile N JCT I87 & I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.8534, -73.91976
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,715 (2019)
Projected traffic2,401 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Tremont Avenue over RTE I87 RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Tremont Avenue 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does W Tremont Avenue over RTE I87 RTE I87 carry?

About 1,715 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is W Tremont Avenue over RTE I87 RTE I87?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns W Tremont Avenue over RTE I87 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.