US Bridges

RTE I278 over Manor Road

Fair

Richmond County, New York · 4.8MI W JCT I278+BELT Pky · Structure no. 000000001067741

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,888
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Manor Road is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE I278 over Manor Road in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 3,888 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,968 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I278
CrossesManor Road
Location4.8MI W JCT I278+BELT Pky
RouteInterstate 278
Coordinates40.6099, -74.12138
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width92 ft (27.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,888 (2019)
Projected traffic4,968 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 NetworkNon-Interstate 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$9.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Manor Road built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I278 over Manor Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Manor Road carry?

About 3,888 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Manor Road?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Manor Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.