US Bridges

RTE I678 over Relief

Fair

Bronx County, New York · JCT I95 & I878 & I78 · Structure no. 00000000106653B

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,271
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I678 over Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I678 over Relief 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 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 11,271 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,402 by 2041. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I678
CrossesRelief
LocationJCT I95 & I878 & I78
RouteInterstate 678
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82955, -73.83874
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,271 (2020)
Projected traffic14,402 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I678 over Relief built?

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

What condition is RTE I678 over Relief 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I678 over Relief carry?

About 11,271 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I678 over Relief?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I678 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.