US Bridges

RTE I278 over Relief

Fair

Richmond County, New York · I278 over the Narrows · Structure no. 00000000552121D

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
636 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Relief in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesRelief
LocationI278 over the Narrows
RouteInterstate 278
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.61159, -74.03021
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length636 ft (193.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$12.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Relief built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I278 over Relief 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Relief carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE I278 over Relief?

The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Relief?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.