US Bridges

RTE I278 over RTE I278

Fair

Kings County, New York · JCT I 278 & Hamilton Ave · Structure no. 000000001065329

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164,352
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over RTE I278 in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 164,352 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 210,008 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 383 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesRTE I278
LocationJCT I 278 & Hamilton Ave
RouteInterstate 278
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.67965, -74.00339
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width383 ft (116.7 m)
Roadway width352 ft (107.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164,352 (2019)
Projected traffic210,008 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$26.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over RTE I278 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I278 over RTE I278 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over RTE I278 carry?

About 164,352 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over RTE I278?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 383 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over RTE I278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.