US Bridges

RTE 278 over RTE I278 278I 278IX2MR1

Fair

Kings County, New York · 2.4 MI SW JCT I278 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001076460

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,615
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 278 over RTE I278 278I 278IX2MR1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 278 over RTE I278 278I 278IX2MR1 in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 68 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 12,615 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,674 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 278
CrossesRTE I278 278I 278IX2MR1
Location2.4 MI SW JCT I278 & I495
RouteCity Street 278
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71063, -73.95564
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,615 (2020)
Projected traffic12,674 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 278 over RTE I278 278I 278IX2MR1 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is RTE 278 over RTE I278 278I 278IX2MR1 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 278 over RTE I278 278I 278IX2MR1 carry?

About 12,615 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 278 over RTE I278 278I 278IX2MR1?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 278 over RTE I278 278I 278IX2MR1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.