US Bridges

South 5th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278

Fair

Kings County, New York · 2.5 MI SW JCT I278 + I495 · Structure no. 000000001065510

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,589
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 5th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South 5th 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 4,589 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,610 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSouth 5th Street
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location2.5 MI SW JCT I278 + I495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.7089, -73.95697
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,589 (2020)
Projected traffic4,610 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South 5th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

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

What condition is South 5th 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does South 5th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 4,589 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is South 5th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns South 5th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.