US Bridges

RTE I278 over Hamilton Ave.

Fair

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

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
181,470
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Hamilton Ave. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Hamilton Ave. 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 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesHamilton Ave.
LocationJCT Prospect Expy & I278
RouteInterstate 278
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.66852, -73.99646
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181,470 (2017)
Projected traffic231,882 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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$12.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Hamilton Ave. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE I278 over Hamilton Ave. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Hamilton Ave. carry?

About 181,470 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Hamilton Ave.?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Hamilton Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.