US Bridges

RTE 278 over Targee ST

Fair

Richmond County, New York · 3.0 MI W JCT I278 & Belt · Structure no. 000000001067810

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
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 278 over Targee ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 278 over Targee ST 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 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 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).

Location

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CarriesRTE 278
CrossesTargee ST
Location3.0 MI W JCT I278 & Belt
RouteInterstate 278
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.60844, -74.08885
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width177 ft (53.9 m)
Roadway width168 ft (51.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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$16.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 278 over Targee ST built?

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

What condition is RTE 278 over Targee ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 278 over Targee ST carry?

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

How long is RTE 278 over Targee ST?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 177 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 278 over Targee ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.