US Bridges

Ramp to I278 EB over Exit 15 from I-278 E/B

Fair

Richmond County, New York · 4.5 NW Narrows RD S & Leg · Structure no. 000000001079210

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,388
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I278 EB over Exit 15 from I-278 E/B is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp to I278 EB over Exit 15 from I-278 E/B in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 11,388 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,551 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp to I278 EB
CrossesExit 15 from I-278 E/B
Location4.5 NW Narrows RD S & Leg
Coordinates40.60556, -74.07542
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,388 (2020)
Projected traffic14,551 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to I278 EB over Exit 15 from I-278 E/B built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to I278 EB over Exit 15 from I-278 E/B 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to I278 EB over Exit 15 from I-278 E/B carry?

About 11,388 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ramp to I278 EB over Exit 15 from I-278 E/B?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I278 EB over Exit 15 from I-278 E/B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.