RTE I87 over Relief
FairBronx County, New York · Macombs Dam Park · Structure no. 00000000124009C
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 162 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,711
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I87 over Relief is a steel 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 6 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 30,711 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,855 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I87 over Relief carry?
About 30,711 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE I87 over Relief?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I87 over Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.