US Bridges

Ramp to NB 87I over Relief

Fair

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

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,508
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to NB 87I over Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to NB 87I over Relief in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 6,508 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,111 by 2023. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp to NB 87I
CrossesRelief
LocationMacombs Dam Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.82834, -73.93054
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,508 (2003)
Projected traffic9,111 by 2023
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to NB 87I over Relief built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Ramp to NB 87I 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 Ramp to NB 87I over Relief carry?

About 6,508 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to NB 87I over Relief?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to NB 87I over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.