US Bridges

278I over 278I 278I 278I02021011

Good

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

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,584 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
35,770
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

278I over 278I 278I 278I02021011 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 278I over 278I 278I 278I02021011 in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,770 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,706 by 2041. The structure is 1,584 ft (482.8 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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Carries278I
Crosses278I 278I 278I02021011
LocationI278 over the Narrows
RouteInterstate 0
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.61064, -74.03196
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,584 ft (482.8 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,770 (2020)
Projected traffic45,706 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$22.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 278I over 278I 278I 278I02021011 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 278I over 278I 278I 278I02021011 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 278I over 278I 278I 278I02021011 carry?

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

How long is 278I over 278I 278I 278I02021011?

The structure is 1,584 ft (482.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 278I over 278I 278I 278I02021011?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.