RTE I278 over Relief
GoodBronx County, New York · 1 MI NE JCT I278 & I87 · Structure no. 00000000106666A
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 852 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 116,151
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I278 over Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Relief in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 66 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 116,151 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,417 by 2041. The structure is 852 ft (259.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I278 over Relief built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is RTE I278 over Relief in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I278 over Relief carry?
About 116,151 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over Relief?
The structure is 852 ft (259.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.