US Bridges

79th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE

Fair

Kings County, New York · 1.3MI NE JCT I278+BELT Py · Structure no. 000000001065260

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,114
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

79th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 79th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 9,114 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,156 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries79th Street
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278 RTE
Location1.3MI NE JCT I278+BELT Py
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.62427, -74.01938
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$13.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 79th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is 79th Street 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 79th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE carry?

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

How long is 79th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns 79th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.