US Bridges

RTE I87 over Relief

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 2.4 MI N JCT I87 & I95 · Structure no. 000000001076790

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Relief in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 70 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRelief
Location2.4 MI N JCT I87 & I95
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates40.87619, -73.90484
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Relief built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Relief carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE I87 over Relief?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.