US Bridges

RTE I278 over 17th Street

Fair

Kings County, New York · JCT I 278 & I 27 · Structure no. 000000001076740

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
181,470
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over 17th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over 17th Street in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 62 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 181,470 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 231,882 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I278
Crosses17th Street
LocationJCT I 278 & I 27
RouteInterstate 278
Coordinates40.66646, -73.99592
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181,470 (2017)
Projected traffic231,882 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over 17th Street built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE I278 over 17th Street 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 17th Street carry?

About 181,470 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over 17th Street?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over 17th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.