US Bridges

RTE I278 over Relief

Fair

Kings County, New York · 2.3 MI SW JCT NY27 & I278 · Structure no. 00000000106531D

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
435 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
55,432
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Relief in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 62 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 55,432 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,347 by 2041. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesRelief
Location2.3 MI SW JCT NY27 & I278
RouteInterstate 278
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.63884, -74.02131
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length435 ft (132.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,432 (2018)
Projected traffic68,347 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$8.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Relief built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is RTE I278 over Relief 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Relief carry?

About 55,432 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Relief?

The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.