RTE I87 over Harlem River 87IX1M1102
PoorPosted for loadBronx County, New York · .1 MI S JCT I87 & I95 · Structure no. 00000000106745A
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 3,686 ft
- 33 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,233
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I87 over Harlem River 87IX1M1102 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I87 over Harlem River 87IX1M1102 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 18,233 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,298 by 2041. The structure is 3,686 ft (1,123.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I87 over Harlem River 87IX1M1102 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I87 over Harlem River 87IX1M1102 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I87 over Harlem River 87IX1M1102 carry?
About 18,233 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE I87 over Harlem River 87IX1M1102?
The structure is 3,686 ft (1,123.5 m) long with a longest span of 239 ft (72.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I87 over Harlem River 87IX1M1102?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.