US Bridges

RTE 278 over 907CX RTE 907C

Fair

Kings County, New York · At JCT I278 & Bshp · Structure no. 000000005521900

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
690 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
138,803
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 278 over 907CX RTE 907C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 278 over 907CX RTE 907C in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 138,803 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 177,362 by 2041. The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 278
Crosses907CX RTE 907C
LocationAt JCT I278 & Bshp
RouteInterstate 278
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.60955, -74.03505
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length690 ft (210.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138,803 (2018)
Projected traffic177,362 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 278 over 907CX RTE 907C built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 278 over 907CX RTE 907C 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 278 over 907CX RTE 907C carry?

About 138,803 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 278 over 907CX RTE 907C?

The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 278 over 907CX RTE 907C?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.