US Bridges

Ovington Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I78 RTE I

Fair

Kings County, New York · 1.8 MI NE JCT I278&BLT Pk · Structure no. 000000001065290

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,551
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ovington Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I78 RTE I is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ovington Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I78 RTE I 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 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 2,551 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,005 by 2041. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOvington Avenue
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I78 RTE I
Location1.8 MI NE JCT I278&BLT Pk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.63057, -74.01698
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,551 (2019)
Projected traffic5,005 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$16.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ovington Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I78 RTE I built?

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

What condition is Ovington Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I78 RTE I 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ovington Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I78 RTE I carry?

About 2,551 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ovington Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I78 RTE I?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Ovington Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I78 RTE I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.