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Bronx County, NY · Structure #000000001075819

RTE I278

RTE I278 in .2 MI E I278+I878, Bronx County, New York received a condition grade of B (77/100). Built in 1968, the bridge carries 143K vehicles daily on RTE I278 over Bronx River AVE.

B
77/100
77
Condition Score
143K
Daily Traffic
1968
Year Built
255.1m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
8/9

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

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
RTE I278
Crosses Over
Bronx River AVE
State
New York
County
Bronx County
Location
.2 MI E I278+I878
Year Built
1968
Reconstructed
2023
Age
58 years
Daily Traffic
143,338
Lanes
7
Length
255.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000001075819

About This Bridge

RTE I278 is a 58-year-old bridge located .2 MI E I278+I878 in Bronx County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Bronx River AVE with 7 traffic lanes, handling approximately 143K vehicles per day. Built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2023, the structure spans 255.1 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (77/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 8/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

.2 MI E I278+I878, Bronx County, New York

40.822769, -73.883958

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Frequently Asked Questions

RTE I278 has a Condition Score of 77/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 8/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

RTE I278 was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2023, making it 58 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 7 traffic lanes. It is 255.1 meters long and located on RTE I278 in .2 MI E I278+I878, 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 .2 MI E I278+I878 in Bronx County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Bronx River AVE. Its coordinates are 40.822769, -73.883958. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

RTE I278 carries RTE I278 over Bronx River AVE. The bridge is 255.1 meters long and was built in 1968, 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.