US Bridges

Be Service RD SB over 278I278IX1M54046 RTE I2

Fair

Bronx County, New York · JCT I95+I878+I78 · Structure no. 000000001076130

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,590
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Be Service RD SB over 278I278IX1M54046 RTE I2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Be Service RD SB over 278I278IX1M54046 RTE I2 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 74 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 8,590 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,630 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBe Service RD SB
Crosses278I278IX1M54046 RTE I2
LocationJCT I95+I878+I78
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82851, -73.84395
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,590 (2020)
Projected traffic8,630 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Be Service RD SB over 278I278IX1M54046 RTE I2 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Be Service RD SB over 278I278IX1M54046 RTE I2 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 Be Service RD SB over 278I278IX1M54046 RTE I2 carry?

About 8,590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Be Service RD SB over 278I278IX1M54046 RTE I2?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Be Service RD SB over 278I278IX1M54046 RTE I2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.