US Bridges

Lee Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278

Fair

Kings County, New York · 2.8 MI SW JCT I278+I495 · Structure no. 000000001065470

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,013
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278 in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 11,013 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,064 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Avenue
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location2.8 MI SW JCT I278+I495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70495, -73.95909
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,013 (2020)
Projected traffic11,064 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$8.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Avenue over RTE I278 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 11,013 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lee Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.