Congress Street over RTE I278 RTE I278
FairKings County, New York · 1 MI SW JCT I278&BKLYN Br · Structure no. 000000002230390
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 83 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,273
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Congress Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Congress Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 6 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 1,273 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,498 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 61 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Congress Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Congress Street 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 Congress Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?
About 1,273 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Congress Street over RTE I278 RTE I278?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Congress Street over RTE I278 RTE I278?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.