US Bridges

RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd. W/B RTE

Fair

Bronx County, New York · JCT I95 & I878 & I78 · Structure no. 00000000106652A

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,917 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
79,759
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd. W/B RTE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd. W/B RTE in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 5 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 1,917 ft (584.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesBruckner Blvd. W/B RTE
LocationJCT I95 & I878 & I78
RouteInterstate 278
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82884, -73.84032
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,917 ft (584.3 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,759 (2020)
Projected traffic101,916 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$51.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd. W/B RTE built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd. W/B RTE 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd. W/B RTE carry?

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

How long is RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd. W/B RTE?

The structure is 1,917 ft (584.3 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd. W/B RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.