US Bridges

RTE I278 over 278I278IX2M23082 Old Fu

Fair

Kings County, New York · 0.1 MI E JCT I278 & Bk Br · Structure no. 000000002230888

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
143,724
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over 278I278IX2M23082 Old Fu is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE I278 over 278I278IX2M23082 Old Fu 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 143,724 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,650 by 2041. 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).

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
Crosses278I278IX2M23082 Old Fu
Location0.1 MI E JCT I278 & Bk Br
RouteInterstate 278
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70165, -73.99194
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$8.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over 278I278IX2M23082 Old Fu built?

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

What condition is RTE I278 over 278I278IX2M23082 Old Fu 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 278I278IX2M23082 Old Fu carry?

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

How long is RTE I278 over 278I278IX2M23082 Old Fu?

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 278I278IX2M23082 Old Fu?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.