US Bridges

RTE I87 over Mosholu Parkway Greenway

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 3.8 MI N I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001067030

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131,559
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Mosholu Parkway Greenway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Mosholu Parkway Greenway 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 131,559 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,106 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesMosholu Parkway Greenway
Location3.8 MI N I87+I95
RouteInterstate 87
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.88904, -73.8879
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131,559 (2021)
Projected traffic168,106 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Mosholu Parkway Greenway built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Mosholu Parkway Greenway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Mosholu Parkway Greenway carry?

About 131,559 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Mosholu Parkway Greenway?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Mosholu Parkway Greenway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.