US Bridges

Kane Street over RTE I278 RTE I278

Poor

Kings County, New York · .6 MI NE I278+BATTERY · Structure no. 000000002230380

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,165
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kane Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kane 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 1,165 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,631 by 2037. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesKane Street
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location.6 MI NE I278+BATTERY
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.68728, -73.99994
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

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 traffic1,165 (2017)
Projected traffic1,631 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kane Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

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

What condition is Kane 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Kane Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 1,165 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kane 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 Kane Street over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.