US Bridges

Jerome Ave Ramp over RTE I87 RTE I87

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 4.5 MI N I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001067050

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerome Ave Ramp over RTE I87 RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jerome Ave Ramp over RTE I87 RTE I87 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 88 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJerome Ave Ramp
CrossesRTE I87 RTE I87
Location4.5 MI N I87+I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.89682, -73.8805
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$17.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jerome Ave Ramp over RTE I87 RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerome Ave Ramp 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jerome Ave Ramp over RTE I87 RTE I87 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Jerome Ave Ramp over RTE I87 RTE I87?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Jerome Ave Ramp over RTE I87 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.