US Bridges

Broadway over RTE I278 RTE I278 NYC

Fair

Kings County, New York · 2.5 MI SW JCT I278 + I495 · Structure no. 000000001065507

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,275
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over RTE I278 RTE I278 NYC is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway over RTE I278 RTE I278 NYC 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 11,275 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,696 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278 NYC
Location2.5 MI SW JCT I278 + I495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70821, -73.95736
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,275 (2018)
Projected traffic13,696 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$8.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway over RTE I278 RTE I278 NYC built?

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

What condition is Broadway over RTE I278 RTE I278 NYC 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway over RTE I278 RTE I278 NYC carry?

About 11,275 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over RTE I278 RTE I278 NYC?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over RTE I278 RTE I278 NYC?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.