RTE I278 over Bronx River
FairBronx County, New York · .1 MI E I278+I878 · Structure no. 000000002066672
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 260 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71,669
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I278 over Bronx River is a steel movable - bascule carrying RTE I278 over Bronx River in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 73 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 71,669 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,578 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 73 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I278 over Bronx River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is RTE I278 over Bronx River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I278 over Bronx River carry?
About 71,669 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over Bronx River?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over Bronx River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.