US Bridges

RTE I278 over Bruckner Expwy Bruckner

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 1 MI NE I278+I87 · Structure no. 000000001066669

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
12,240 ft
176 main spans
Daily traffic
143,338
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Bruckner Expwy Bruckner is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Bruckner Expwy Bruckner in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 65 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 143,338 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,157 by 2041. The structure is 12,240 ft (3,730.8 m) long and 90 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesBruckner Expwy Bruckner
Location1 MI NE I278+I87
RouteInterstate 278
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.80406, -73.91804
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans176
Design loadHS 20
Structure length12,240 ft (3,730.8 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143,338 (2020)
Projected traffic183,157 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$792.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Bruckner Expwy Bruckner built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is RTE I278 over Bruckner Expwy Bruckner 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Bruckner Expwy Bruckner carry?

About 143,338 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Bruckner Expwy Bruckner?

The structure is 12,240 ft (3,730.8 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Bruckner Expwy Bruckner?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.