Union Street over RTE I278 RTE I278
PoorKings County, New York · .3 MI NE I278+BATTERY · Structure no. 000000002230360
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,444
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,444 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,968 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 61 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Union Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?
About 2,444 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Union Street over RTE I278 RTE I278?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Union Street over RTE I278 RTE I278?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.