US Bridges

Hylan Blvd NB over RTE I278 RTE I278

Fair

Richmond County, New York · 2.3MI W JCT I278+BELT Pky · Structure no. 000000001067840

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,319
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hylan Blvd NB over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hylan Blvd NB over RTE I278 RTE I278 in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 5 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 15,319 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,390 by 2041. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHylan Blvd NB
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location2.3MI W JCT I278+BELT Pky
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.606, -74.07657
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,319 (2020)
Projected traffic15,390 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$12.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hylan Blvd NB over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Hylan Blvd NB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hylan Blvd NB over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 15,319 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hylan Blvd NB over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Hylan Blvd NB over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.