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.
RTE I278 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 55/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1960 and is now 66 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. RTE I278 carries an average daily traffic count of 143,338 vehicles, with 4 lane(s) crossing Bruckner Expwy Bruckner. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
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
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.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.