US Bridges

RTE I278 over Washington ST

Fair

Kings County, New York · .1 MI E I278+BKLYN Br · Structure no. 000000002230420

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106,102
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over Washington ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Washington ST in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 106,102 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,543 by 2026. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesWashington ST
Location.1 MI E I278+BKLYN Br
RouteInterstate 278
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70156, -73.98968
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,102 (2006)
Projected traffic148,543 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over Washington ST built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I278 over Washington ST 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 RTE I278 over Washington ST carry?

About 106,102 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over Washington ST?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over Washington ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.