US Bridges

White Plains Road over RTE I278 RTE I278

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 1.2 MI W I878+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066690

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,564
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Plains Road over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Plains Road over RTE I278 RTE I278 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 17,564 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,465 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Plains Road
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location1.2 MI W I878+I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82589, -73.85952
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,564 (2020)
Projected traffic34,465 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$13.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was White Plains Road over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Plains Road over RTE I278 RTE I278 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 2023.

How much traffic does White Plains Road over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 17,564 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is White Plains Road over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns White Plains Road over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.