US Bridges

Fingerboard RD over RTE I278 RTE I278

Good

Richmond County, New York · 1.8MI W JCT I278+BELT Pky · Structure no. 000000001067850

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,948
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fingerboard RD over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fingerboard RD over RTE I278 RTE I278 in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,948 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,796 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesFingerboard RD
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location1.8MI W JCT I278+BELT Pky
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.60393, -74.06919
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,948 (2020)
Projected traffic4,796 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$11 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fingerboard RD over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,948 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Fingerboard RD over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Fingerboard RD over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.