US Bridges

RTE I87 over Van Cortland Ave

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 3.4 MI N I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001067029

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137,917
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Van Cortland Ave is a concrete frame carrying RTE I87 over Van Cortland Ave 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 137,917 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,230 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 115 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesVan Cortland Ave
Location3.4 MI N I87+I95
RouteInterstate 87
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.88738, -73.89422
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137,917 (2020)
Projected traffic176,230 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$11.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Van Cortland Ave built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Van Cortland Ave 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Van Cortland Ave carry?

About 137,917 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Van Cortland Ave?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Van Cortland Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.