US Bridges

Bay Ridge Parkway over RTE I278 RTE I278

Poor

Kings County, New York · 1.5 MI NE JCT I278 & Belt · Structure no. 000000001065270

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,155
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Ridge Parkway over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bay Ridge Parkway over RTE I278 RTE I278 in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1964, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 16,155 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,625 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 82 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBay Ridge Parkway
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location1.5 MI NE JCT I278 & Belt
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.62688, -74.01831
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,155 (2018)
Projected traffic19,625 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$18.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bay Ridge Parkway over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

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

What condition is Bay Ridge Parkway over RTE I278 RTE I278 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Bay Ridge Parkway over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 16,155 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bay Ridge Parkway over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Ridge Parkway over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.