South 3rd Street over RTE I278
FairKings County, New York · 2.4 MI SW JCT I278 + I495 · Structure no. 000000001065530
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,998
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South 3rd Street over RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South 3rd Street over RTE I278 in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,998 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,197 by 2037. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South 3rd Street over RTE I278 built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is South 3rd Street over 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 3rd Street over RTE I278 carry?
About 2,998 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is South 3rd Street over RTE I278?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns South 3rd Street over RTE I278?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.