RTE I278 over 3rd Avenue 17th Street
FairKings County, New York · JCT Prospect Expy & I278 · Structure no. 00000000106531J
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 269 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,906
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I278 over 3rd Avenue 17th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over 3rd Avenue 17th Street in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, 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.
It carries about 8,906 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,380 by 2041. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 29 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 3rd Avenue 17th Street built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is RTE I278 over 3rd Avenue 17th Street 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 3rd Avenue 17th Street carry?
About 8,906 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over 3rd Avenue 17th Street?
The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over 3rd Avenue 17th Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.