RTE I278 over Bronx Kills CSX Harlem
FairQueens County, New York · I278 over Hellgate · Structure no. 000000005521889
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Suspension
- Steel
- Length
- 13,110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 116,151
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE I278 over Bronx Kills CSX Harlem is a steel suspension carrying RTE I278 over Bronx Kills CSX Harlem in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 89 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 116,151 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,417 by 2041. The structure is 13,110 ft (3,995.9 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I278 over Bronx Kills CSX Harlem built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is RTE I278 over Bronx Kills CSX Harlem 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 Kills CSX Harlem carry?
About 116,151 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over Bronx Kills CSX Harlem?
The structure is 13,110 ft (3,995.9 m) long with a longest span of 1,380 ft (420.6 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over Bronx Kills CSX Harlem?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.