US Bridges

RTE I87 over Pedestrian/Bike Path Rt

Good

Bronx County, New York · 3.9 MI N I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001067049

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119,904
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Pedestrian/Bike Path Rt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Pedestrian/Bike Path Rt in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 119,904 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 167,866 by 2031. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesPedestrian/Bike Path Rt
Location3.9 MI N I87+I95
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates40.88986, -73.88754
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119,904 (2011)
Projected traffic167,866 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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$36.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Pedestrian/Bike Path Rt built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is RTE I87 over Pedestrian/Bike Path Rt in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Pedestrian/Bike Path Rt carry?

About 119,904 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Pedestrian/Bike Path Rt?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Pedestrian/Bike Path Rt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.