US Bridges

65th Street over RTE I278 Ny & Atlantic

Fair

Kings County, New York · In Bay Ridge · Structure no. 000000001072020

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,808
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

65th Street over RTE I278 Ny & Atlantic is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 65th Street over RTE I278 Ny & Atlantic in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 9,808 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,854 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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Carries65th Street
CrossesRTE I278 Ny & Atlantic
LocationIn Bay Ridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.63669, -74.01892
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,808 (2019)
Projected traffic9,854 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 65th Street over RTE I278 Ny & Atlantic built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 65th Street over RTE I278 Ny & Atlantic 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 2023.

How much traffic does 65th Street over RTE I278 Ny & Atlantic carry?

About 9,808 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 65th Street over RTE I278 Ny & Atlantic?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 65th Street over RTE I278 Ny & Atlantic?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.