RTE I278 over Prospect Street
FairKings County, New York · .2 MI SE I278 + Bklyn Brg · Structure no. 000000002230430
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,425
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I278 over Prospect Street is a concrete frame carrying RTE I278 over Prospect Street 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 25,425 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,488 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I278 over Prospect Street built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I278 over Prospect Street 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I278 over Prospect Street carry?
About 25,425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over Prospect Street?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over Prospect Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.