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Bronx County, NY · Structure #00000000106666F

RTE I278

RTE I278 in 1 MI NE JCT I278 & I87, Bronx County, New York received a condition grade of B (60/100). Built in 1962, the bridge carries 149K vehicles daily on RTE I278 over Hunts Point AVE.

B
60/100
60
Condition Score
149K
Daily Traffic
1962
Year Built
231.6m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

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

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
5/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
RTE I278
Crosses Over
Hunts Point AVE
State
New York
County
Bronx County
Location
1 MI NE JCT I278 & I87
Year Built
1962
Reconstructed
1996
Age
64 years
Daily Traffic
149,369
Lanes
2
Length
231.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
00000000106666F

About This Bridge

RTE I278 is a 64-year-old bridge located 1 MI NE JCT I278 & I87 in Bronx County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Hunts Point AVE with 2 traffic lanes, handling approximately 149K vehicles per day. Built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, the structure spans 231.6 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (60/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 5/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

1 MI NE JCT I278 & I87, Bronx County, New York

40.820158, -73.890639

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Frequently Asked Questions

RTE I278 has a Condition Score of 60/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

RTE I278 was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, making it 64 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

RTE I278 carries approximately 149K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 2 traffic lanes. It is 231.6 meters long and located on RTE I278 in 1 MI NE JCT 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 JCT I278 & I87 in Bronx County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Hunts Point AVE. Its coordinates are 40.820158, -73.890639. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

RTE I278 carries RTE I278 over Hunts Point AVE. The bridge is 231.6 meters long and was built in 1962, with reconstruction in 1996.

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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.