US Bridges

RTE I278 over Graham Avenue Meeker Av

Fair

Kings County, New York · 1.3 MI SW JCT I278 & I495 · Structure no. 00000000106560A

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123,573
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Graham Avenue Meeker Av is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Graham Avenue Meeker Av in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 66 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 6 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 123,573 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 173,002 by 2022. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesGraham Avenue Meeker Av
Location1.3 MI SW JCT I278 & I495
RouteInterstate 278
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71925, -73.94535
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123,573 (2002)
Projected traffic173,002 by 2022
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Graham Avenue Meeker Av built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE I278 over Graham Avenue Meeker Av 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Graham Avenue Meeker Av carry?

About 123,573 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Graham Avenue Meeker Av?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Graham Avenue Meeker Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.