US Bridges

RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd SB Relief

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 1 MI NE JCT I278 & I87 · Structure no. 00000000106666B

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
904 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
24,321
2003 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd SB Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd SB 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 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 24,321 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,049 by 2023. The structure is 904 ft (275.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesBruckner Blvd SB Relief
Location1 MI NE JCT I278 & I87
RouteInterstate 278
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.80363, -73.91438
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length904 ft (275.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,321 (2003)
Projected traffic34,049 by 2023
Trucks9%
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

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$27.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd SB 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 Bruckner Blvd SB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd SB Relief carry?

About 24,321 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd SB Relief?

The structure is 904 ft (275.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd SB Relief?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.