US Bridges

RTE I278 over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w

Fair

Bronx County, New York · JCT I95 & I278 · Structure no. 000000002075351

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,675
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 65 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 6 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 55,675 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 112 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesAmtrak/Csxt/P&w
LocationJCT I95 & I278
RouteInterstate 278
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82257, -73.88655
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,675 (2010)
Projected traffic—
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$21.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE I278 over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w carry?

About 55,675 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.