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Richmond County, NY · Structure #000000005521929

RTE I278

RTE I278 in W Of I278 & The Narrows, Richmond County, New York received a condition grade of B (63/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 175K vehicles daily on RTE I278 over Lily Pond Avenue.

B
63/100
63
Condition Score
175K
Daily Traffic
1961
Year Built
34.7m
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
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
RTE I278
Crosses Over
Lily Pond Avenue
State
New York
County
Richmond County
Location
W Of I278 & The Narrows
Year Built
1961
Reconstructed
2008
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
174,804
Lanes
17
Length
34.7 meters
Owner
Local Toll Authority
Structure Number
000000005521929

About This Bridge

RTE I278 is a 65-year-old bridge located W Of I278 & The Narrows in Richmond County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Lily Pond Avenue with 17 traffic lanes, handling approximately 175K vehicles per day. Built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2008, the structure spans 34.7 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (63/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.

Location Map

W Of I278 & The Narrows, Richmond County, New York

40.603031, -74.065528

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Frequently Asked Questions

RTE I278 has a Condition Score of 63/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

RTE I278 was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2008, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

RTE I278 carries approximately 175K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 17 traffic lanes. It is 34.7 meters long and located on RTE I278 in W Of I278 & The Narrows, 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 W Of I278 & The Narrows in Richmond County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Lily Pond Avenue. Its coordinates are 40.603031, -74.065528. It is maintained by Local Toll Authority.

RTE I278 carries RTE I278 over Lily Pond Avenue. The bridge is 34.7 meters long and was built in 1961, with reconstruction in 2008.

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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.