US Bridges

RTE I87 over Metro No Commuter

Fair

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

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
726 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Metro No Commuter is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Metro No Commuter 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 726 ft (221.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesMetro No Commuter
LocationMacombs Dam Park
RouteCity Street 87
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82715, -73.93134
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length726 ft (221.3 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$20.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Metro No Commuter built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Metro No Commuter 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Metro No Commuter carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE I87 over Metro No Commuter?

The structure is 726 ft (221.3 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Metro No Commuter?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.