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Bronx County, NY · Structure #000000001067029

RTE I87

RTE I87 in 3.4 MI N I87+I95, Bronx County, New York received a condition grade of C (48/100). Built in 1954, the bridge carries 138K vehicles daily on RTE I87 over Van Cortland AVE.

C
48/100
48
Condition Score
138K
Daily Traffic
1954
Year Built
15.5m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
5/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
5/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
RTE I87
Crosses Over
Van Cortland AVE
State
New York
County
Bronx County
Location
3.4 MI N I87+I95
Year Built
1954
Age
72 years
Daily Traffic
137,917
Lanes
6
Length
15.5 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000001067029

About This Bridge

RTE I87 is a 72-year-old bridge located 3.4 MI N I87+I95 in Bronx County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I87 over Van Cortland AVE with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 138K vehicles per day. Built in 1954, the structure spans 15.5 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (48/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

3.4 MI N I87+I95, Bronx County, New York

40.887375, -73.894217

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Frequently Asked Questions

RTE I87 has a Condition Score of 48/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

RTE I87 was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

RTE I87 carries approximately 138K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 15.5 meters long and located on RTE I87 in 3.4 MI N I87+I95, Bronx County, New York.

No, RTE I87 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

RTE I87 is located 3.4 MI N I87+I95 in Bronx County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I87 over Van Cortland AVE. Its coordinates are 40.887375, -73.894217. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

RTE I87 carries RTE I87 over Van Cortland AVE. The bridge is 15.5 meters long and was built in 1954.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.