US Bridges

WEST233 Street over RTE I87 RTE I87

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 2.7 MI N I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066980

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,932
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WEST233 Street over RTE I87 RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WEST233 Street over RTE I87 RTE I87 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 1,932 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,705 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWEST233 Street
CrossesRTE I87 RTE I87
Location2.7 MI N I87+I95
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.88006, -73.90221
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,932 (2018)
Projected traffic2,705 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$34.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WEST233 Street over RTE I87 RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is WEST233 Street 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does WEST233 Street over RTE I87 RTE I87 carry?

About 1,932 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is WEST233 Street over RTE I87 RTE I87?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns WEST233 Street over RTE I87 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.