RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue
GoodKings County, New York · 2 MI SW JCT I278 & I495 · Structure no. 00000000106559A
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 299 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140,343
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 140,343 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 179,330 by 2041. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue carry?
About 140,343 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue?
The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.