US Bridges

RTE I278 over Graham Avenue

Fair

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

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123,095
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Graham Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Graham Avenue 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 123,095 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,333 by 2019. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesGraham Avenue
Location1.3 MI SW JCT I278 & I495
RouteInterstate 278
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71959, -73.94561
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 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 width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123,095 (1999)
Projected traffic172,333 by 2019
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Graham Avenue 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 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Graham Avenue carry?

About 123,095 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Graham Avenue?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Graham Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.