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Bronx County, NY · Structure #000000001066669

RTE I278

RTE I278 in 1 MI NE I278+I87, Bronx County, New York received a condition grade of C (55/100). Built in 1960, the bridge carries 143K vehicles daily on RTE I278 over Bruckner Expwy Bruckner.

C
55/100
55
Condition Score
143K
Daily Traffic
1960
Year Built
3730.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
5/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
RTE I278
Crosses Over
Bruckner Expwy Bruckner
State
New York
County
Bronx County
Location
1 MI NE I278+I87
Year Built
1960
Reconstructed
2023
Age
66 years
Daily Traffic
143,338
Lanes
4
Length
3730.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000001066669

About This Bridge

RTE I278 is a 66-year-old bridge located 1 MI NE I278+I87 in Bronx County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Bruckner Expwy Bruckner with 4 traffic lanes, handling approximately 143K vehicles per day. Built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2023, the structure spans 3730.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (55/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

1 MI NE I278+I87, Bronx County, New York

40.804056, -73.918042

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Frequently Asked Questions

RTE I278 has a Condition Score of 55/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

RTE I278 was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2023, making it 66 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

RTE I278 carries approximately 143K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 4 traffic lanes. It is 3730.8 meters long and located on RTE I278 in 1 MI NE I278+I87, Bronx County, New York.

No, RTE I278 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

RTE I278 is located 1 MI NE I278+I87 in Bronx County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Bruckner Expwy Bruckner. Its coordinates are 40.804056, -73.918042. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

RTE I278 carries RTE I278 over Bruckner Expwy Bruckner. The bridge is 3730.8 meters long and was built in 1960, with reconstruction in 2023.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.