US Bridges

Manhtn to Bronx over 278I X RTE I278 Tribor

Fair

New York County, New York · 278I Manhattan to Bronx · Structure no. 00000000552120F

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,135 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Manhtn to Bronx over 278I X RTE I278 Tribor is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Manhtn to Bronx over 278I X RTE I278 Tribor in New York County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 1,135 ft (345.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesManhtn to Bronx
Crosses278I X RTE I278 Tribor
Location278I Manhattan to Bronx
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.79662, -73.91974
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating102 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,135 ft (345.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$31.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Manhtn to Bronx over 278I X RTE I278 Tribor built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manhtn to Bronx over 278I X RTE I278 Tribor 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 2024.

How much traffic does Manhtn to Bronx over 278I X RTE I278 Tribor carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Manhtn to Bronx over 278I X RTE I278 Tribor?

The structure is 1,135 ft (345.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Manhtn to Bronx over 278I X RTE I278 Tribor?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.