RTE I278 over Adams Street
FairKings County, New York · 0.2 MI E JCT I278 & Bk Br · Structure no. 000000002230440
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 106,102
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I278 over Adams Street is a concrete frame carrying RTE I278 over Adams 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 106,102 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,543 by 2026. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Adams Street built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I278 over Adams 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I278 over Adams Street carry?
About 106,102 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over Adams Street?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over Adams Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.