US Bridges

Woolley Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278

Fair

Richmond County, New York · .7MI E JCT I278+440 · Structure no. 000000001067720

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,461
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woolley Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woolley Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278 in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6,461 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,848 by 2041. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWoolley Avenue
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location.7MI E JCT I278+440
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.60758, -74.14088
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,461 (2020)
Projected traffic7,848 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$10.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woolley Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woolley Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278 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 Woolley Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 6,461 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Woolley Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Woolley Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.