US Bridges

RTE I278 over Gowanus Expwy. Gowanus

Fair

Kings County, New York · Hamilton Ave.Ramp 278IX · Structure no. 000000001074010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
460 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Gowanus Expwy. Gowanus is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Gowanus Expwy. Gowanus in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesGowanus Expwy. Gowanus
LocationHamilton Ave.Ramp 278IX
RouteInterstate 278
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.67953, -74.00396
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span189 ft (57.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$12 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Gowanus Expwy. Gowanus built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I278 over Gowanus Expwy. Gowanus 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Gowanus Expwy. Gowanus carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE I278 over Gowanus Expwy. Gowanus?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 189 ft (57.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Gowanus Expwy. Gowanus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.