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Kings County, NY · Structure #00000000106531E

RTE I278

RTE I278 in JCT Prospect Expy & I278, Kings County, New York received a condition grade of C (49/100). Built in 1963, the bridge carries 147K vehicles daily on RTE I278 over 907c 907cx2m13001 907c. It is classified as structurally deficient.

C
49/100
49
Condition Score
147K
Daily Traffic
1963
Year Built
552.4m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

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

SuperstructurePoor
3/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
5/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
RTE I278
Crosses Over
907c 907cx2m13001 907c
State
New York
County
Kings County
Location
JCT Prospect Expy & I278
Year Built
1963
Reconstructed
2018
Age
63 years
Daily Traffic
147,365
Lanes
3
Length
552.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
00000000106531E

About This Bridge

RTE I278 is a 63-year-old bridge located JCT Prospect Expy & I278 in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over 907c 907cx2m13001 907c with 3 traffic lanes, handling approximately 147K vehicles per day. Built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2018, the structure spans 552.4 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (49/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 3/9 (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

JCT Prospect Expy & I278, Kings County, New York

40.642700, -74.019964

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Frequently Asked Questions

RTE I278 has a Condition Score of 49/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 3/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is 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 3 traffic lanes. It is 552.4 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 907c 907cx2m13001 907c. Its coordinates are 40.642700, -74.019964. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

RTE I278 carries RTE I278 over 907c 907cx2m13001 907c. The bridge is 552.4 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.