US Bridges

92 Street over RTE I278 RTE I278

Fair

Kings County, New York · .7MI NE JCT I278+BELT Pky · Structure no. 000000001065220

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,677
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

92 Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 92 Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 61 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,677 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2041. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 92 ft wide.

Carries92 Street
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location.7MI NE JCT I278+BELT Pky
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.61631, -74.02627
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,677 (2016)
Projected traffic15,400 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$23.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 92 Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is 92 Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 92 Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 12,677 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 92 Street over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns 92 Street over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.