US Bridges

RTE I278 over Wythe Avenue

Fair

Kings County, New York · 3.1 MI SW JCT I278 + I495 · Structure no. 000000001065459

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137,578
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Wythe Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Wythe Avenue in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 69 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 137,578 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,797 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 102 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesWythe Avenue
Location3.1 MI SW JCT I278 + I495
RouteInterstate 278
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70135, -73.96109
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137,578 (2020)
Projected traffic175,797 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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$11.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Wythe Avenue built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is RTE I278 over Wythe Avenue 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Wythe Avenue carry?

About 137,578 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Wythe Avenue?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Wythe Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.