RTE I278 over RTE I278 Furman Street
PoorKings County, New York · Adjacent to Furman Street · Structure no. 000000002268497
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 2,329 ft
- 45 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 134,789
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I278 over RTE I278 Furman Street is a concrete slab carrying RTE I278 over RTE I278 Furman Street in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 134,789 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 188,705 by 2031. The structure is 2,329 ft (709.9 m) long and 37 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I278 over RTE I278 Furman Street built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I278 over RTE I278 Furman Street 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 Furman Street carry?
About 134,789 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over RTE I278 Furman Street?
The structure is 2,329 ft (709.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over RTE I278 Furman Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.