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.
RTE I278 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 63/100. 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 1961 and is now 65 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 174,804 vehicles, with 17 lane(s) crossing Lily Pond Avenue. The owning agency is Local Toll Authority; 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 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
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.
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.