US Bridges

Ft Hamilton Pkwy over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE

Fair

Kings County, New York · 1.2MI NE JCT I278+BELT Py · Structure no. 000000001065250

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
439 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,114
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft Hamilton Pkwy over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ft Hamilton Pkwy over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 9,114 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,156 by 2041. The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFt Hamilton Pkwy
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278 RTE
Location1.2MI NE JCT I278+BELT Py
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.62224, -74.0212
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length439 ft (133.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,114 (2020)
Projected traffic9,156 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$22 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ft Hamilton Pkwy over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Ft Hamilton Pkwy over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ft Hamilton Pkwy over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE carry?

About 9,114 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ft Hamilton Pkwy over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE?

The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ft Hamilton Pkwy over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.