RTE I278 over Leonard Street Metropol
FairKings County, New York · 2.1 MI SW JCT I278 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001065590
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 2,535 ft
- 39 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140,343
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I278 over Leonard Street Metropol is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Leonard Street Metropol in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 75 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 140,343 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 179,330 by 2041. The structure is 2,535 ft (772.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I278 over Leonard Street Metropol built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is RTE I278 over Leonard Street Metropol 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I278 over Leonard Street Metropol carry?
About 140,343 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over Leonard Street Metropol?
The structure is 2,535 ft (772.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over Leonard Street Metropol?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.