US Bridges

RTE I278 over Relief

Fair

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

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2017 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 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 5 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 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesRelief
LocationJCT Prospect Expy & I278
RouteInterstate 278
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.65411, -74.00755
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$7.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Relief built?

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

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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Relief carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE I278 over Relief?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.