RTE I278 over Third Avenue 18th Stree
FairKings County, New York · JCT Prospect Expy & I278 · Structure no. 00000000106531H
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 217 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 181,470
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I278 over Third Avenue 18th Stree is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE I278 over Third Avenue 18th Stree in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 181,470 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 231,882 by 2041. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 57 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I278 over Third Avenue 18th Stree built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is RTE I278 over Third Avenue 18th Stree 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I278 over Third Avenue 18th Stree carry?
About 181,470 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over Third Avenue 18th Stree?
The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over Third Avenue 18th Stree?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.