US Bridges

RTE 278 over Vandervoort Ave

Good

Kings County, New York · I-278 over Vandervoort Av · Structure no. 000000001079710

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130,888
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 278 over Vandervoort Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 278 over Vandervoort Ave in Kings County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130,888 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 167,248 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 278
CrossesVandervoort Ave
LocationI-278 over Vandervoort Av
RouteInterstate 278
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.72396, -73.93772
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130,888 (2020)
Projected traffic167,248 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 km)
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$7.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 278 over Vandervoort Ave built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 278 over Vandervoort Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 278 over Vandervoort Ave carry?

About 130,888 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 278 over Vandervoort Ave?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 278 over Vandervoort Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.