US Bridges

Access to Housing over RTE I87 Metro North RR

Fair

Bronx County, New York · .6 MI N JCT I87 + I95 · Structure no. 000000001075530

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,306
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access to Housing over RTE I87 Metro North RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access to Housing over RTE I87 Metro North RR in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,306 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,628 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAccess to Housing
CrossesRTE I87 Metro North RR
Location.6 MI N JCT I87 + I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.85224, -73.92084
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,306 (2020)
Projected traffic4,628 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$19.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Access to Housing over RTE I87 Metro North RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access to Housing over RTE I87 Metro North RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Access to Housing over RTE I87 Metro North RR carry?

About 3,306 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Access to Housing over RTE I87 Metro North RR?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Access to Housing over RTE I87 Metro North RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.