US Bridges

RTE I278 over Victory Blvd.

Fair

Richmond County, New York · JCT I278+VICTORY Blvd · Structure no. 000000001067712

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91,817
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Victory Blvd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Victory Blvd. 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 91,817 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,324 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesVictory Blvd.
LocationJCT I278+VICTORY Blvd
RouteCity Street 278
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.6095, -74.15038
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,817 (2019)
Projected traffic117,324 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Victory Blvd. built?

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

What condition is RTE I278 over Victory Blvd. 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 Victory Blvd. carry?

About 91,817 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Victory Blvd.?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Victory Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.