US Bridges

RTE I278 over Slosson Ave

Good

Richmond County, New York · 4.5MI W JCT I278+BELT Pky · Structure no. 000000001067751

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71,305
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Slosson Ave is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE I278 over Slosson Ave in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 71,305 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,826 by 2031. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I278
CrossesSlosson Ave
Location4.5MI W JCT I278+BELT Pky
RouteInterstate 278
Coordinates40.61112, -74.1168
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,305 (2011)
Projected traffic99,826 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$10.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Slosson Ave built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE I278 over Slosson Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Slosson Ave carry?

About 71,305 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Slosson Ave?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Slosson Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.