RTE I278 over Old Fulton Street RTE I
FairKings County, New York · 0.1 MI E JCT I278 & Bk Br · Structure no. 000000002230887
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 134,789
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I278 over Old Fulton Street RTE I is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Old Fulton Street RTE I 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.
It carries about 134,789 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 188,705 by 2031. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I278 over Old Fulton Street RTE I built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I278 over Old Fulton Street RTE I 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I278 over Old Fulton Street RTE I carry?
About 134,789 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over Old Fulton Street RTE I?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over Old Fulton Street RTE I?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.