RTE I278
RTE I278 in JCT Prospect Expy & I278, Kings County, New York received a condition grade of C (49/100). Built in 1962, the bridge carries 181K vehicles daily on RTE I278 over 15th Street 17th Street. It is classified as structurally deficient.
Component Ratings
The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
RTE I278 is a 64-year-old bridge located JCT Prospect Expy & I278 in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over 15th Street 17th Street with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 181K vehicles per day. Built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2018, the structure spans 5630.3 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (49/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 4/9 (poor), and substructure 5/9 (fair). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
RTE I278 has a Condition Score of 49/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 4/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
RTE I278 was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2018, making it 64 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
RTE I278 carries approximately 181K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 5630.3 meters long and located on RTE I278 in JCT Prospect Expy & I278, Kings County, New York.
Yes, RTE I278 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
RTE I278 is located JCT Prospect Expy & I278 in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over 15th Street 17th Street. Its coordinates are 40.635419, -74.016808. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
RTE I278 carries RTE I278 over 15th Street 17th Street. The bridge is 5630.3 meters long and was built in 1962, with reconstruction in 2018.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.