RTE I278
RTE I278 in .1 Mile E JCT I278 & I895, Bronx County, New York received a condition grade of C (46/100). Built in 1950, the bridge carries 143K vehicles daily on RTE I278 over Csx Trans/Hnts Pt.
RTE I278 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 46/100. 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 1950 and is now 76 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 10 lane(s) crossing Csx Trans/Hnts Pt. The owning agency is City/Municipal; 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 76-year-old bridge located .1 Mile E JCT I278 & I895 in Bronx County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Csx Trans/Hnts Pt with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 143K vehicles per day. Built in 1950, the structure spans 6.7 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (46/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by City/Municipal.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
RTE I278 has a Condition Score of 46/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
RTE I278 was built in 1950, making it 76 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 10 traffic lanes. It is 6.7 meters long and located on RTE I278 in .1 Mile E JCT I278 & I895, 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 Mile E JCT I278 & I895 in Bronx County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Csx Trans/Hnts Pt. Its coordinates are 40.822628, -73.884992. It is maintained by City/Municipal.
RTE I278 carries RTE I278 over Csx Trans/Hnts Pt. The bridge is 6.7 meters long and was built in 1950.
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.