RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue Meeker Av
PoorKings County, New York · 1.3 MI SW JCT I278 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001065609
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 2,570 ft
- 39 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140,343
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue Meeker Av is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue Meeker Av in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 140,343 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 179,330 by 2041. The structure is 2,570 ft (783.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue Meeker Av built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue Meeker Av in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue Meeker Av carry?
About 140,343 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue Meeker Av?
The structure is 2,570 ft (783.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue Meeker Av?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.