RTE I278 over South Avenue
FairRichmond County, New York · JCT I278 & SH 440 · Structure no. 000000001067681
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63,685
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I278 over South Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over South Avenue in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 63,685 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I278 over South Avenue built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I278 over South Avenue 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I278 over South Avenue carry?
About 63,685 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over South Avenue?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over South Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.