US Bridges

West Fordham Road over RTE I87 RTE I87

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 1.4 Mile N JCT I87 & I95 · Structure no. 000000001066940

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,834
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Fordham Road over RTE I87 RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Fordham Road over RTE I87 RTE I87 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 71 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 33,834 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,993 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Fordham Road
CrossesRTE I87 RTE I87
Location1.4 Mile N JCT I87 & I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.86188, -73.91278
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,834 (2018)
Projected traffic33,993 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Fordham Road over RTE I87 RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is West Fordham Road 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 West Fordham Road over RTE I87 RTE I87 carry?

About 33,834 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Fordham Road over RTE I87 RTE I87?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns West Fordham Road over RTE I87 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.