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Kings County, NY · Structure #00000000106531C

RTE I278

RTE I278 in I278 WB Ramp At Exit 20, Kings County, New York received a condition grade of B (64/100). Built in 1963, the bridge carries 147K vehicles daily on RTE I278 over 3rd Avenue.

B
64/100
64
Condition Score
147K
Daily Traffic
1963
Year Built
166.4m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
RTE I278
Crosses Over
3rd Avenue
State
New York
County
Kings County
Location
I278 WB Ramp At Exit 20
Year Built
1963
Reconstructed
2018
Age
63 years
Daily Traffic
147,365
Lanes
1
Length
166.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
00000000106531C

About This Bridge

RTE I278 is a 63-year-old bridge located I278 WB Ramp At Exit 20 in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over 3rd Avenue with 1 traffic lane, handling approximately 147K vehicles per day. Built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2018, the structure spans 166.4 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (64/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

I278 WB Ramp At Exit 20, Kings County, New York

40.638789, -74.021725

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Frequently Asked Questions

RTE I278 has a Condition Score of 64/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

RTE I278 was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2018, making it 63 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

RTE I278 carries approximately 147K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 1 traffic lane. It is 166.4 meters long and located on RTE I278 in I278 WB Ramp At Exit 20, Kings County, New York.

No, RTE I278 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

RTE I278 is located I278 WB Ramp At Exit 20 in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over 3rd Avenue. Its coordinates are 40.638789, -74.021725. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

RTE I278 carries RTE I278 over 3rd Avenue. The bridge is 166.4 meters long and was built in 1963, with reconstruction in 2018.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.