US Bridges

W Kings Bridge RD over RTE I87 RTE I87

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 2.2 MI N JCT I87 & I95 · Structure no. 000000001066959

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,705
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Kings Bridge RD over RTE I87 RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Kings Bridge RD over RTE I87 RTE I87 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1954, 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 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 19,705 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,797 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW Kings Bridge RD
CrossesRTE I87 RTE I87
Location2.2 MI N JCT I87 & I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.87327, -73.90614
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.
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 inspectionAugust 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 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 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 width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,705 (2020)
Projected traffic19,797 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$15.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Kings Bridge RD over RTE I87 RTE I87 built?

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

What condition is W Kings Bridge RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does W Kings Bridge RD over RTE I87 RTE I87 carry?

About 19,705 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is W Kings Bridge RD 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 118 ft wide.

Who owns W Kings Bridge RD over RTE I87 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.