RTE I278
RTE I278 in 3.1 MI W JCT I287 & Belt, Richmond County, New York received a condition grade of A (89/100). Built in 2014, the bridge carries 126K vehicles daily on RTE I278 over Richmond RD.
RTE I278 carries an A on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 89/100. Deck, superstructure, and substructure ratings all sit in the better tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. The bridge is structurally sound by federal standards.
The bridge was built in 2014 and is 12 years old — relatively young against the U.S. bridge stock. Modern bridges built to current FHWA standards generally outperform older structures on condition ratings. RTE I278 carries an average daily traffic count of 126,055 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing Richmond RD. 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 12-year-old bridge located 3.1 MI W JCT I287 & Belt in Richmond County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Richmond RD with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 126K vehicles per day. Built in 2014, the structure spans 20.7 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of A (89/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 8/9 (good), superstructure 8/9 (good), and substructure 8/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
RTE I278 has a Condition Score of 89/100 (Grade A). Its deck is rated 8/9, superstructure 8/9, and substructure 8/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
RTE I278 was built in 2014, making it 12 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
RTE I278 carries approximately 126K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 20.7 meters long and located on RTE I278 in 3.1 MI W JCT I287 & Belt, Richmond 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 3.1 MI W JCT I287 & Belt in Richmond County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Richmond RD. Its coordinates are 40.609169, -74.090550. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
RTE I278 carries RTE I278 over Richmond RD. The bridge is 20.7 meters long and was built in 2014.
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.