US Bridges

RTE I278 over S 4th ST RTE I278 Have

Fair

Kings County, New York · 2.4 MI SW JCT I278 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001075569

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,275 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
88,048
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over S 4th ST RTE I278 Have is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying RTE I278 over S 4th ST RTE I278 Have in Kings County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 88,048 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,563 by 2041. The structure is 1,275 ft (388.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesS 4th ST RTE I278 Have
Location2.4 MI SW JCT I278 & I495
RouteInterstate 278
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71063, -73.95644
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,275 ft (388.6 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,048 (2019)
Projected traffic108,563 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$164.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over S 4th ST RTE I278 Have built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I278 over S 4th ST RTE I278 Have 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over S 4th ST RTE I278 Have carry?

About 88,048 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over S 4th ST RTE I278 Have?

The structure is 1,275 ft (388.6 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over S 4th ST RTE I278 Have?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.