US Bridges

RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd Westbound

Fair

Bronx County, New York · JCT I278 & I87 · Structure no. 00000000106666C

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,322 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
99,705
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd Westbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd Westbound 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 99,705 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,403 by 2041. The structure is 1,322 ft (402.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesBruckner Blvd Westbound
LocationJCT I278 & I87
RouteInterstate 278
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.80362, -73.91592
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,322 ft (402.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,705 (2020)
Projected traffic127,403 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$43.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd Westbound 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 Westbound 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 Westbound carry?

About 99,705 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd Westbound?

The structure is 1,322 ft (402.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd Westbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.