US Bridges

RTE I87 over Alexander Avenue

Poor

Bronx County, New York · 2.7 Miles S JCT I87 & I95 · Structure no. 000000001067979

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105,993
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Alexander Avenue is a steel frame carrying RTE I87 over Alexander Avenue in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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.

It carries about 105,993 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,437 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 113 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesAlexander Avenue
Location2.7 Miles S JCT I87 & I95
RouteInterstate 87
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.80771, -73.92685
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,993 (2017)
Projected traffic135,437 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$17.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Alexander Avenue built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over Alexander Avenue 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Alexander Avenue carry?

About 105,993 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Alexander Avenue?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Alexander Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.