US Bridges

RTE I278 over Mosel Ave

Good

Richmond County, New York · 2.7MI W JCT I278&BELT Pky · Structure no. 000000001067822

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80,085
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Mosel Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I278 over Mosel Ave in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 80,085 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,332 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I278
CrossesMosel Ave
Location2.7MI W JCT I278&BELT Pky
RouteInterstate 278
Coordinates40.6063, -74.08291
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 inspectionJune 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.6 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,085 (2019)
Projected traffic102,332 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$18.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Mosel Ave built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I278 over Mosel 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Mosel Ave carry?

About 80,085 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Mosel Ave?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Mosel Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.