US Bridges

RTE I278 over Richmond Ave

Fair

Richmond County, New York · JCT I278+RICHMOND Ave · Structure no. 000000001067692

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84,038
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Richmond Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Richmond Ave in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 84,038 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,383 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesRichmond Ave
LocationJCT I278+RICHMOND Ave
RouteInterstate 278
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.61493, -74.15749
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,038 (2020)
Projected traffic107,383 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$9.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Richmond Ave built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE I278 over Richmond Ave 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Richmond Ave carry?

About 84,038 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Richmond Ave?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Richmond Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.