US Bridges

Grand Street over RTE I278

Fair

Kings County, New York · 2.4 MI SW JCT I278 + I495 · Structure no. 000000001065549

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,615
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Street over RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand 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 12,615 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,674 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 142 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGrand Street
CrossesRTE I278
Location2.4 MI SW JCT I278 + I495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71071, -73.95607
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.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.3 m)
Roadway width85 ft (26 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,615 (2020)
Projected traffic12,674 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$14.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Street over RTE I278 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Grand Street over RTE I278 carry?

About 12,615 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Grand Street over RTE I278?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Street over RTE I278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.