US Bridges

RTE I278 over South Avenue

Fair

Richmond County, New York · JCT I278 & SH 440 · Structure no. 000000001067682

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76,354
2020 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 76,354 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,565 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesSouth Avenue
LocationJCT I278 & SH 440
RouteInterstate 278
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.62102, -74.16886
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,354 (2020)
Projected traffic97,565 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over South Avenue carry?

About 76,354 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over South Avenue?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over South Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.