US Bridges

RTE I87 over Relief

Fair

Bronx County, New York · .1 MI S JCT I87 & I95 · Structure no. 00000000106745B

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,972
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Relief is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I87 over Relief 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 3,972 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,561 by 2016. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRelief
Location.1 MI S JCT I87 & I95
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates40.82875, -73.93287
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,972 (1996)
Projected traffic5,561 by 2016
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Relief built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over Relief 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 Relief carry?

About 3,972 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Relief?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.