US Bridges

RTE I278 over Rosedale Avenue

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 1.7 MI W I878+I95 · Structure no. 000000001075789

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
898 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99,016
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Rosedale Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Rosedale Avenue 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 99,016 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,522 by 2041. The structure is 898 ft (273.7 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesRosedale Avenue
Location1.7 MI W I878+I95
RouteInterstate 278
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82508, -73.86762
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+24 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length898 ft (273.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width105 ft (31.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,016 (2017)
Projected traffic126,522 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$74.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Rosedale Avenue built?

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

What condition is RTE I278 over Rosedale Avenue 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Rosedale Avenue carry?

About 99,016 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Rosedale Avenue?

The structure is 898 ft (273.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Rosedale Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.