US Bridges

N Albany Crescent over RTE I87

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 2.6 MI N JCT I87 & I95 · Structure no. 00000000106697A

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
355 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Albany Crescent over RTE I87 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying N Albany Crescent over 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2040. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesN Albany Crescent
CrossesRTE I87
Location2.6 MI N JCT I87 & I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.87892, -73.90324
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$15.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Albany Crescent over RTE I87 built?

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

What condition is N Albany Crescent over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does N Albany Crescent over RTE I87 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N Albany Crescent over RTE I87?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns N Albany Crescent over RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.