US Bridges

Sackett ST over RTE I278 RTE I278

Fair

Kings County, New York · .4 MI NE I278+BATTERY · Structure no. 000000002230370

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,422
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sackett ST over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sackett ST 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 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 1,422 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,790 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSackett ST
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location.4 MI NE I278+BATTERY
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.68465, -74.00121
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,422 (2016)
Projected traffic2,790 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sackett ST over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sackett ST over RTE I278 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sackett ST over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 1,422 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sackett ST 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 Sackett ST over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.