US Bridges

Rapelye Street over RTE I278

Fair

Kings County, New York · JCT I 278 & I 478 · Structure no. 000000001076900

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rapelye Street over RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rapelye Street over RTE I278 in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesRapelye Street
CrossesRTE I278
LocationJCT I 278 & I 478
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.68062, -74.00316
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rapelye Street over RTE I278 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rapelye Street over RTE I278 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rapelye Street over RTE I278 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Rapelye Street over RTE I278?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Rapelye Street over RTE I278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.