US Bridges

RTE I278 over 3rd Ave Exit RD

Fair

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

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
485 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over 3rd Ave Exit RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over 3rd Ave Exit RD in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
Crosses3rd Ave Exit RD
LocationJCT Prospect Expy & I278
RouteInterstate 278
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.65421, -74.00837
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$12.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over 3rd Ave Exit RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE I278 over 3rd Ave Exit RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over 3rd Ave Exit RD carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE I278 over 3rd Ave Exit RD?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over 3rd Ave Exit RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.