US Bridges

RTE I278 over Relief

Fair

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

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
485 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
143,338
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Relief in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1962, 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.

It carries about 143,338 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,157 by 2041. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesRelief
Location1 MI NE JCT I278 & I87
RouteInterstate 278
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82095, -73.88917
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143,338 (2019)
Projected traffic183,157 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$12.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Relief built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I278 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Relief carry?

About 143,338 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Relief?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.