US Bridges

RTE I278 over Brush Avenue Ramp from

Fair

Bronx County, New York · JCT I95 & I278 & I678 · Structure no. 000000001066529

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,680 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
79,759
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Brush Avenue Ramp from is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Brush Avenue Ramp from in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 54 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 79,759 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,916 by 2041. The structure is 2,680 ft (816.9 m) long and 106 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesBrush Avenue Ramp from
LocationJCT I95 & I278 & I678
RouteInterstate 278
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82892, -73.83716
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,680 ft (816.9 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,759 (2020)
Projected traffic101,916 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$217.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Brush Avenue Ramp from built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is RTE I278 over Brush Avenue Ramp from 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Brush Avenue Ramp from carry?

About 79,759 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Brush Avenue Ramp from?

The structure is 2,680 ft (816.9 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Brush Avenue Ramp from?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.