US Bridges

RTE I278 over Atlantic Avenue

Fair

Kings County, New York · .9 MI SW JCT I278&BKLN Br · Structure no. 000000002230400

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143,724
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Atlantic Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Atlantic Avenue in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 72 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 143,724 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,650 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesAtlantic Avenue
Location.9 MI SW JCT I278&BKLN Br
RouteInterstate 278
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.6916, -73.99929
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143,724 (2020)
Projected traffic183,650 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$17.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Atlantic Avenue built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is RTE I278 over Atlantic Avenue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over Atlantic Avenue carry?

About 143,724 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Atlantic Avenue?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Atlantic Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.