US Bridges

Bradley Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278

Fair

Richmond County, New York · 1.2MI E JCT I278+440 · Structure no. 000000001067730

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,590
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bradley 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 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 8,590 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,630 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBradley Avenue
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location1.2MI E JCT I278+440
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.60804, -74.13209
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,590 (2018)
Projected traffic8,630 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$12.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradley Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

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

What condition is Bradley 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bradley Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 8,590 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bradley Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Bradley Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.