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.
RTE I278 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 60/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1962 and is now 64 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 149,369 vehicles, with 2 lane(s) crossing Hunts Point AVE. 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 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
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.
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.