US Bridges

RTE I278 over Renwick Ave.

Good

Richmond County, New York · 3.9 MI W JCT I278 & Belt · Structure no. 000000001067780

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142,609
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Renwick Ave. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I278 over Renwick Ave. in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 142,609 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 199,653 by 2031. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I278
CrossesRenwick Ave.
Location3.9 MI W JCT I278 & Belt
RouteInterstate 278
Coordinates40.61035, -74.10534
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.2 m)
Roadway width161 ft (49 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142,609 (2011)
Projected traffic199,653 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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$8.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Renwick Ave. built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I278 over Renwick 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Renwick Ave. carry?

About 142,609 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Renwick Ave.?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Renwick Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.