US Bridges

Marcy Division Av over RTE I278 RTE I278

Fair

Kings County, New York · 2.7 MI SW JCT I278 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001065489

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,905
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marcy Division Av over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marcy Division Av 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 4,905 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,867 by 2036. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 142 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarcy Division Av
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location2.7 MI SW JCT I278 & I495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70721, -73.95795
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,905 (2016)
Projected traffic6,867 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$19.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Marcy Division Av over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

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

What condition is Marcy Division Av 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Marcy Division Av over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 4,905 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Marcy Division Av over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns Marcy Division Av over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.