RTE I278 over East 140th Street
FairBronx County, New York · 1 MI NE JCT I278 & I87 · Structure no. 00000000106666D
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 325 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I278 over East 140th Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over East 140th Street in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 63 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.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I278 over East 140th Street built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is RTE I278 over East 140th Street 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I278 over East 140th Street carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is RTE I278 over East 140th Street?
The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over East 140th Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.