US Bridges

RTE I87 over Ramp C Harlem River Me

Fair

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

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
832 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
783
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Ramp C Harlem River Me is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Ramp C Harlem River Me 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 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 783 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2041. The structure is 832 ft (253.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRamp C Harlem River Me
Location.1 MI S JCT I87 & I95
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates40.82808, -73.93199
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length832 ft (253.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic783 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$18.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Ramp C Harlem River Me built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Ramp C Harlem River Me 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Ramp C Harlem River Me carry?

About 783 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Ramp C Harlem River Me?

The structure is 832 ft (253.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Ramp C Harlem River Me?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.