US Bridges

RTE I278 over W92nd ST Westbound/East

Fair

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

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,384 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
34,134
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I278 over W92nd ST Westbound/East is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over W92nd ST Westbound/East in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2012, 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.

It carries about 34,134 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,616 by 2041. The structure is 2,384 ft (726.6 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRTE I278
CrossesW92nd ST Westbound/East
LocationI278 over the Narrows
RouteInterstate 278
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.61371, -74.0298
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans25
Design loadOther
Structure length2,384 ft (726.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,134 (2020)
Projected traffic43,616 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$108.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over W92nd ST Westbound/East built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE I278 over W92nd ST Westbound/East 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over W92nd ST Westbound/East carry?

About 34,134 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over W92nd ST Westbound/East?

The structure is 2,384 ft (726.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over W92nd ST Westbound/East?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.