US Bridges

RTE I278 over 278I278IX2MR11B

Fair

Kings County, New York · .4 MI SE I278+BKLYN Br · Structure no. 000000002230500

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over 278I278IX2MR11B is a concrete frame carrying RTE I278 over 278I278IX2MR11B 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I278
Crosses278I278IX2MR11B
Location.4 MI SE I278+BKLYN Br
RouteInterstate 278
Coordinates40.69926, -73.98454
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over 278I278IX2MR11B built?

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

What condition is RTE I278 over 278I278IX2MR11B 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 278I278IX2MR11B carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE I278 over 278I278IX2MR11B?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over 278I278IX2MR11B?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.