US Bridges

Woodhull Street over RTE I278

Fair

Kings County, New York · JCT I 278 & I 478 · Structure no. 000000001076910

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodhull Street over RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodhull Street over RTE I278 in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 79 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodhull Street
CrossesRTE I278
LocationJCT I 278 & I 478
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.68124, -74.00257
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2019)
Projected traffic393 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodhull Street over RTE I278 built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Woodhull 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 Woodhull Street over RTE I278 carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodhull Street over RTE I278?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Woodhull Street over RTE I278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.