US Bridges

65th ST over 278I278IX2M24027 RTE I2

Fair

Kings County, New York · In Bay Ridge · Structure no. 000000001065317

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
667 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
9,808
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

65th ST over 278I278IX2M24027 RTE I2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 65th ST over 278I278IX2M24027 RTE I2 in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 9,808 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,854 by 2041. The structure is 667 ft (203.3 m) long and 83 ft wide.

Location

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Carries65th ST
Crosses278I278IX2M24027 RTE I2
LocationIn Bay Ridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.6367, -74.01904
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length667 ft (203.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,808 (2019)
Projected traffic9,854 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$42.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 65th ST over 278I278IX2M24027 RTE I2 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 65th ST over 278I278IX2M24027 RTE I2 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 65th ST over 278I278IX2M24027 RTE I2 carry?

About 9,808 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 65th ST over 278I278IX2M24027 RTE I2?

The structure is 667 ft (203.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns 65th ST over 278I278IX2M24027 RTE I2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.