US Bridges

Columbia Heights over RTE I278 RTE I278

FairPosted for load

Kings County, New York · .2 MI W I278+BKLYN Br · Structure no. 000000002230870

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
704
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia Heights over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbia Heights over RTE I278 RTE I278 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 704 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2037. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 205 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesColumbia Heights
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location.2 MI W I278+BKLYN Br
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70068, -73.99521
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width205 ft (62.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic704 (2017)
Projected traffic986 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$27.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbia Heights over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

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

What condition is Columbia Heights over RTE I278 RTE I278 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Columbia Heights over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 704 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Columbia Heights over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 205 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia Heights over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.