US Bridges

Van Cort. Park S over RTE I87 RTE I87

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 3.2 MI N I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001067010

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,507
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Cort. Park S over RTE I87 RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Cort. Park S 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 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 25,507 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,626 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Cort. Park S
CrossesRTE I87 RTE I87
Location3.2 MI N I87+I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.88598, -73.89673
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
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,507 (2019)
Projected traffic25,626 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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$12.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Cort. Park S 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 Van Cort. Park S 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 Van Cort. Park S over RTE I87 RTE I87 carry?

About 25,507 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Van Cort. Park S over RTE I87 RTE I87?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Van Cort. Park S over RTE I87 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.