US Bridges

Clove Road over RTE I278 RTE I278

Fair

Richmond County, New York · 3.5MI W JCT I278+BELT Pky · Structure no. 000000001067790

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,473
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clove Road over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clove Road 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 35,473 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,639 by 2041. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesClove Road
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location3.5MI W JCT I278+BELT Pky
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.61051, -74.09768
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,473 (2020)
Projected traffic35,639 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$15.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clove Road over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

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

What condition is Clove Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Clove Road over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 35,473 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Clove Road over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Clove Road over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.