RTE 278 over Arthur Kill
GoodRichmond County, New York · I278 Nj/Ny Border · Structure no. 000000005523051
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stayed Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,985 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,831
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE 278 over Arthur Kill is a steel continuous stayed girder carrying RTE 278 over Arthur Kill in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 35,831 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,697 by 2039. The structure is 1,985 ft (605 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 278 over Arthur Kill built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 278 over Arthur Kill 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 278 over Arthur Kill carry?
About 35,831 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is RTE 278 over Arthur Kill?
The structure is 1,985 ft (605 m) long with a longest span of 900 ft (274.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 278 over Arthur Kill?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).