US Bridges

86 TH Street over RTE I278 RTE I278

Fair

Kings County, New York · 1.0MI NE JCT I278+BELT Py · Structure no. 000000001065230

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,008
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

86 TH Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 86 TH Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 6 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 18,008 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,092 by 2041. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 92 ft wide.

Carries86 TH Street
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location1.0MI NE JCT I278+BELT Py
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.61976, -74.02334
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 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 traffic18,008 (2014)
Projected traffic18,092 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$24 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 86 TH Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is 86 TH 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 86 TH Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 18,008 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 86 TH Street over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns 86 TH Street over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.