US Bridges

RTE I278 over Lily Pond Avenue

Fair

Richmond County, New York · W of I278 & the Narrows · Structure no. 000000005521929

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174,804
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Lily Pond Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Lily Pond Avenue in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 174,804 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 223,364 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 425 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesLily Pond Avenue
LocationW of I278 & the Narrows
RouteInterstate 278
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.60303, -74.06553
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width425 ft (129.5 m)
Roadway width415 ft (126.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174,804 (2011)
Projected traffic223,364 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure17
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed59.7 mi (96 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$76.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Lily Pond Avenue built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is RTE I278 over Lily Pond Avenue 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 Lily Pond Avenue carry?

About 174,804 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Lily Pond Avenue?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 425 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Lily Pond Avenue?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.