RTE I278 over Hunts Point Ave
FairClosed to trafficBronx County, New York · 1 MI NE JCT I278 & I87 · Structure no. 00000000106666F
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 760 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 149,369
- 1989 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I278 over Hunts Point Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Hunts Point Ave in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 149,369 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 209,117 by 2009. The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long and 34 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I278 over Hunts Point Ave built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is RTE I278 over Hunts Point Ave 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I278 over Hunts Point Ave carry?
About 149,369 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over Hunts Point Ave?
The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over Hunts Point Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.