US Bridges

RTE I278 over 907C 907CX2M13001 907C

Poor

Kings County, New York · JCT Prospect Expy & I278 · Structure no. 00000000106531E

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,812 ft
32 main spans
Daily traffic
147,365
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over 907C 907CX2M13001 907C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over 907C 907CX2M13001 907C in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 147,365 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 188,302 by 2041. The structure is 1,812 ft (552.4 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I278
Crosses907C 907CX2M13001 907C
LocationJCT Prospect Expy & I278
RouteInterstate 278
Coordinates40.6427, -74.01996
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans32
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,812 ft (552.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147,365 (2020)
Projected traffic188,302 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$52.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over 907C 907CX2M13001 907C built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is RTE I278 over 907C 907CX2M13001 907C 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over 907C 907CX2M13001 907C carry?

About 147,365 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over 907C 907CX2M13001 907C?

The structure is 1,812 ft (552.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over 907C 907CX2M13001 907C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.