US Bridges

RTE I278 over Relief

Fair

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

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
372 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,770
2020 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 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 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 35,770 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,706 by 2041. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesRelief
LocationI278 over the Narrows
RouteInterstate 278
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.61214, -74.02939
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,770 (2020)
Projected traffic45,706 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$8.5 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. It was reconstructed in 1967.

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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Relief carry?

About 35,770 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Relief?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Relief?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.