US Bridges

RTE I278 over Slosson Ave

Good

Richmond County, New York · 4.5MI W JCT I278+BELT Pky · Structure no. 000000001067752

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88,593
2017 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 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 88,593 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,203 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 99 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
Coordinates40.61089, -74.11677
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,593 (2017)
Projected traffic113,203 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
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$11.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Slosson Ave built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

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 88,593 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Slosson Ave?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Slosson Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.