RTE I278
RTE I278 in JCT Prospect Expy & I278, Kings County, New York received a condition grade of B (78/100). Built in 1997, the bridge carries 181K vehicles daily on RTE I278 over Ramp To Hamilton.
RTE I278 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 78/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1997, making it 29 years old — past the early-life period but still well within typical service life. Routine inspections and modest repair work are normal for bridges in this age band. RTE I278 carries an average daily traffic count of 181,470 vehicles, with 1 lane(s) crossing Ramp To Hamilton. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
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 29-year-old bridge located JCT Prospect Expy & I278 in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Ramp To Hamilton with 1 traffic lane, handling approximately 181K vehicles per day. Built in 1997, the structure spans 72.2 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (78/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
RTE I278 has a Condition Score of 78/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
RTE I278 was built in 1997, making it 29 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 1 traffic lane. It is 72.2 meters long and located on RTE I278 in JCT Prospect Expy & I278, 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 JCT Prospect Expy & I278 in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Ramp To Hamilton. Its coordinates are 40.667833, -73.995864. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
RTE I278 carries RTE I278 over Ramp To Hamilton. The bridge is 72.2 meters long and was built in 1997.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.