US Bridges

RTE I278 over RTE I278 Brklyn Promena

Poor

Kings County, New York · Adjacent to Furman Street · Structure no. 000000002268498

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
3,604 ft
69 main spans
Daily traffic
143,724
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over RTE I278 Brklyn Promena is a concrete frame carrying RTE I278 over RTE I278 Brklyn Promena 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 143,724 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,650 by 2041. The structure is 3,604 ft (1,098.5 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesRTE I278 Brklyn Promena
LocationAdjacent to Furman Street
RouteInterstate 278
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70012, -73.99591
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans69
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,604 ft (1,098.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

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 closed—
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$100 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over RTE I278 Brklyn Promena built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I278 over RTE I278 Brklyn Promena 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over RTE I278 Brklyn Promena carry?

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

How long is RTE I278 over RTE I278 Brklyn Promena?

The structure is 3,604 ft (1,098.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over RTE I278 Brklyn Promena?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.