US Bridges

RTE 278 over Nya - New York & Atlanti

Good

Kings County, New York · I278 WB over Newtown Crk · Structure no. 000000001079732

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stayed Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,966 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65,444
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 278 over Nya - New York & Atlanti is a steel continuous stayed girder carrying RTE 278 over Nya - New York & Atlanti in Kings County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 65,444 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,624 by 2041. The structure is 2,966 ft (904 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 278
CrossesNya - New York & Atlanti
LocationI278 WB over Newtown Crk
RouteInterstate 278
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73088, -73.92631
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStayed Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+16 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,966 ft (904 m)
Longest span609 ft (185.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,444 (2020)
Projected traffic83,624 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$456.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 278 over Nya - New York & Atlanti built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 278 over Nya - New York & Atlanti 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 278 over Nya - New York & Atlanti carry?

About 65,444 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 278 over Nya - New York & Atlanti?

The structure is 2,966 ft (904 m) long with a longest span of 609 ft (185.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 278 over Nya - New York & Atlanti?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.