US Bridges

South 9th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278

Fair

Kings County, New York · 2.6 MI SW JCT I278 + I495 · Structure no. 000000001065490

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 9th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South 9th Street 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2037. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth 9th Street
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location2.6 MI SW JCT I278 + I495
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.70796, -73.95753
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2017)
Projected traffic392 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$6.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South 9th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

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

What condition is South 9th Street 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does South 9th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is South 9th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns South 9th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.