US Bridges

RTE I87 over Relief

Fair

Bronx County, New York · Macombs Dam Park · Structure no. 00000000124009A

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,503
2003 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 1951 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 74 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 17,503 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,504 by 2023. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRelief
LocationMacombs Dam Park
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates40.82857, -73.93071
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,503 (2003)
Projected traffic24,504 by 2023
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Relief built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

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 January 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Relief carry?

About 17,503 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Relief?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.