US Bridges

RTE I278 over RTE I278 Joralemon ST

Fair

Kings County, New York · .7 MI SW I278+BKLYN Br · Structure no. 000000002230857

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134,789
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over RTE I278 Joralemon ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over RTE I278 Joralemon ST in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 134,789 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 188,705 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesRTE I278 Joralemon ST
Location.7 MI SW I278+BKLYN Br
RouteInterstate 278
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.69386, -73.99916
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134,789 (2011)
Projected traffic188,705 by 2031
Trucks9%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over RTE I278 Joralemon ST built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I278 over RTE I278 Joralemon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over RTE I278 Joralemon ST carry?

About 134,789 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over RTE I278 Joralemon ST?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over RTE I278 Joralemon ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.