RTE I278 over Bronx River Ave
GoodBronx County, New York · .2 MI E I278+I878 · Structure no. 000000001075819
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 837 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 143,338
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I278 over Bronx River Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Bronx River Ave in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 143,338 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,157 by 2041. The structure is 837 ft (255.1 m) long and 120 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I278 over Bronx River Ave built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is RTE I278 over Bronx River Ave in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I278 over Bronx River Ave carry?
About 143,338 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over Bronx River Ave?
The structure is 837 ft (255.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over Bronx River Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.