US Bridges

RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd from 278I

Poor

Bronx County, New York · Jct. Mde & Be · Structure no. 000000002266540

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd from 278I is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd from 278I in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 486 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesBruckner Blvd from 278I
LocationJct. Mde & Be
RouteInterstate 278
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.80316, -73.91694
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width486 ft (148.2 m)
Roadway width465 ft (141.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$45.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd from 278I built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd from 278I in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd from 278I carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd from 278I?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 486 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Bruckner Blvd from 278I?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.