US Bridges

Bruckner Blvd. over RTE I278 CSX Trans/P Mr

Fair

Bronx County, New York · In Port Morris · Structure no. 000000002241099

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,954
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruckner Blvd. over RTE I278 CSX Trans/P Mr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bruckner Blvd. over RTE I278 CSX Trans/P Mr in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 116 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 43,954 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,160 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 176 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBruckner Blvd.
CrossesRTE I278 CSX Trans/P Mr
LocationIn Port Morris
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.80684, -73.90764
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width176 ft (53.6 m)
Roadway width121 ft (36.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,954 (2019)
Projected traffic44,160 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$16.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bruckner Blvd. over RTE I278 CSX Trans/P Mr built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Bruckner Blvd. over RTE I278 CSX Trans/P Mr 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bruckner Blvd. over RTE I278 CSX Trans/P Mr carry?

About 43,954 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Bruckner Blvd. over RTE I278 CSX Trans/P Mr?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 176 ft wide.

Who owns Bruckner Blvd. over RTE I278 CSX Trans/P Mr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.