US Bridges

Castle Hill Ave over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE

Fair

Bronx County, New York · .7 MI W I878+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066700

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,554
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castle Hill Ave over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Castle Hill Ave over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 7,554 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,823 by 2041. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCastle Hill Ave
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278 RTE
Location.7 MI W I878+I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82731, -73.84996
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,554 (2019)
Projected traffic14,823 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
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$17.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Castle Hill Ave over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Castle Hill Ave over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Castle Hill Ave over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE carry?

About 7,554 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Castle Hill Ave over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Castle Hill Ave over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.