US Bridges

RTE I278 over RTE I278

Fair

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

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
2,016 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
4,994
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I278 over RTE I278 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE I278 over RTE I278 in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1967, 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 4,994 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,381 by 2041. The structure is 2,016 ft (614.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesRTE I278
LocationI278 over the Narrows
RouteInterstate 278
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.6109, -74.03109
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadUnknown
Structure length2,016 ft (614.5 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,994 (2020)
Projected traffic6,381 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$69.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over RTE I278 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is RTE I278 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over RTE I278 carry?

About 4,994 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over RTE I278?

The structure is 2,016 ft (614.5 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over RTE I278?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.