US Bridges

RTE I87 over Nursery Rd- Aband

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 4.9 MI N I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001075899

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96,965
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Nursery Rd- Aband is a concrete frame carrying RTE I87 over Nursery Rd- Aband in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 96,965 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,901 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 197 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesNursery Rd- Aband
Location4.9 MI N I87+I95
RouteInterstate 87
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.90272, -73.87855
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.
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width197 ft (60 m)
Roadway width162 ft (49.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,965 (2020)
Projected traffic123,901 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$13.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Nursery Rd- Aband built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over Nursery Rd- Aband 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 Nursery Rd- Aband carry?

About 96,965 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Nursery Rd- Aband?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 197 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Nursery Rd- Aband?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.