US Bridges

RTE I278 over Navy Street

Good

Kings County, New York · 3.9 MI SW JCT I278 & I495 · Structure no. 00000000106539A

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
129,323
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Navy Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Navy Street in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 129,323 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 165,248 by 2041. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I278
CrossesNavy Street
Location3.9 MI SW JCT I278 & I495
RouteInterstate 278
Coordinates40.69627, -73.9798
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129,323 (2020)
Projected traffic165,248 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Navy Street built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is RTE I278 over Navy Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Navy Street carry?

About 129,323 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Navy Street?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Navy Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.