US Bridges

South 4th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278

Fair

Kings County, New York · 2.4 MI SW JCT I278 + I495 · Structure no. 000000001065520

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,139
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 4th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South 4th 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 1,139 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,144 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSouth 4th Street
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location2.4 MI SW JCT I278 + I495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.7095, -73.95639
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,139 (2019)
Projected traffic1,144 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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$8.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South 4th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

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

What condition is South 4th 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 4th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 1,139 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is South 4th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns South 4th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.