US Bridges

RTE I278 over Richmond RD

Good

Richmond County, New York · 3.1 MI W JCT I287 & Belt · Structure no. 000000001067800

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126,055
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Richmond RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I278 over Richmond RD 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 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 126,055 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,477 by 2031. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 177 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I278
CrossesRichmond RD
Location3.1 MI W JCT I287 & Belt
RouteInterstate 278
Coordinates40.60917, -74.09055
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo 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 rating101 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width177 ft (53.9 m)
Roadway width168 ft (51.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126,055 (2011)
Projected traffic176,477 by 2031
Trucks10%
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$20.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Richmond RD built?

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

What condition is RTE I278 over Richmond RD 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 Richmond RD carry?

About 126,055 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Richmond RD?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 177 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Richmond RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.