US Bridges

RTE I87 over Rider Ave Ped Tnl

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 2.4 Miles S JCT I87 & I95 · Structure no. 000000001076839

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105,993
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Rider Ave Ped Tnl is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE I87 over Rider Ave Ped Tnl 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 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 105,993 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,437 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 90 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRider Ave Ped Tnl
Location2.4 Miles S JCT I87 & I95
RouteInterstate 87
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.81016, -73.93019
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,993 (2017)
Projected traffic135,437 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Rider Ave Ped Tnl built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Rider Ave Ped Tnl 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Rider Ave Ped Tnl carry?

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

How long is RTE I87 over Rider Ave Ped Tnl?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Rider Ave Ped Tnl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.