US Bridges

RTE I278 over RTE I278 Joralemon ST

Poor

Kings County, New York · .7 MI SW I278 & Brklyn Br · Structure no. 000000002230858

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Mixed Types
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143,724
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over RTE I278 Joralemon ST is a steel mixed types 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 143,724 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,650 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesRTE I278 Joralemon ST
Location.7 MI SW I278 & Brklyn Br
RouteInterstate 278
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.69384, -73.99907
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMixed Types
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143,724 (2020)
Projected traffic183,650 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 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 poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

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

About 143,724 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over RTE I278 Joralemon ST?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over RTE I278 Joralemon ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.