US Bridges

RTE I278 over 95I 95IX1MR10A1 Zerega

Fair

Bronx County, New York · JCT I95 & I278 & I295 · Structure no. 00000000106650B

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
808 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,551
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over 95I 95IX1MR10A1 Zerega is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over 95I 95IX1MR10A1 Zerega in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 55 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 6,551 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,171 by 2023. The structure is 808 ft (246.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
Crosses95I 95IX1MR10A1 Zerega
LocationJCT I95 & I278 & I295
RouteInterstate 278
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82778, -73.84377
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length808 ft (246.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,551 (2003)
Projected traffic9,171 by 2023
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$26.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over 95I 95IX1MR10A1 Zerega built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is RTE I278 over 95I 95IX1MR10A1 Zerega 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over 95I 95IX1MR10A1 Zerega carry?

About 6,551 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over 95I 95IX1MR10A1 Zerega?

The structure is 808 ft (246.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over 95I 95IX1MR10A1 Zerega?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.