US Bridges

West 234th Street over RTE I87 87I 87IX1M11063

FairPosted for load

Bronx County, New York · 2.8 MI N I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066990

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,920
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 234th Street over RTE I87 87I 87IX1M11063 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 234th Street over RTE I87 87I 87IX1M11063 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,688 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).

Location

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CarriesWest 234th Street
CrossesRTE I87 87I 87IX1M11063
Location2.8 MI N I87+I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.88098, -73.90161
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2018)
Projected traffic2,688 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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$8.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West 234th Street over RTE I87 87I 87IX1M11063 built?

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

What condition is West 234th Street over RTE I87 87I 87IX1M11063 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 West 234th Street over RTE I87 87I 87IX1M11063 carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West 234th Street over RTE I87 87I 87IX1M11063?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns West 234th Street over RTE I87 87I 87IX1M11063?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.