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.
RTE I87 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 48/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1954 and is now 72 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. RTE I87 carries an average daily traffic count of 137,917 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing Van Cortland AVE. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
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
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.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.