US Bridges

RTE I278 over 27 27 02021003 Pearl ST

Fair

Kings County, New York · .2 MI E I278 + Bklyn Bdge · Structure no. 000000002230460

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114,634
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over 27 27 02021003 Pearl ST is a concrete frame carrying RTE I278 over 27 27 02021003 Pearl 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 114,634 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 146,479 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
Crosses27 27 02021003 Pearl ST
Location.2 MI E I278 + Bklyn Bdge
RouteInterstate 278
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70117, -73.98771
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114,634 (2017)
Projected traffic146,479 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
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

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$10.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over 27 27 02021003 Pearl ST built?

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

What condition is RTE I278 over 27 27 02021003 Pearl 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over 27 27 02021003 Pearl ST carry?

About 114,634 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over 27 27 02021003 Pearl ST?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over 27 27 02021003 Pearl ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.