US Bridges

Seventh Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278

Fair

Kings County, New York · 2 MI NE JCT I278+BELT Pky · Structure no. 000000001065300

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,124
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seventh Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seventh Avenue 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 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 3,124 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,795 by 2041. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSeventh Avenue
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location2 MI NE JCT I278+BELT Pky
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.63326, -74.01613
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,124 (2018)
Projected traffic3,795 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$11.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Seventh Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

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

What condition is Seventh Avenue 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Seventh Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 3,124 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Seventh Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Seventh Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.