RTE I278 over Gulf Avenue Old Place C
GoodRichmond County, New York · I278 Nj/Ny Border · Structure no. 00000000552305B
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 2,789 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85,763
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE I278 over Gulf Avenue Old Place C is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Gulf Avenue Old Place C 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 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 85,763 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,467 by 2036. The structure is 2,789 ft (850.1 m) long and 56 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I278 over Gulf Avenue Old Place C built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I278 over Gulf Avenue Old Place C 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I278 over Gulf Avenue Old Place C carry?
About 85,763 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over Gulf Avenue Old Place C?
The structure is 2,789 ft (850.1 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over Gulf Avenue Old Place C?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).