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Kings County, NY · Structure #00000000106531O

RTE I278

RTE I278 in Gowanus EB To Bqe EB, Kings County, New York received a condition grade of B (61/100). Built in 1964, the bridge carries 162K vehicles daily on RTE I278 over Hamilton To Carey Hamil.

B
61/100
61
Condition Score
162K
Daily Traffic
1964
Year Built
276.1m
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
5/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
RTE I278
Crosses Over
Hamilton To Carey Hamil
State
New York
County
Kings County
Location
Gowanus EB To Bqe EB
Year Built
1964
Reconstructed
2006
Age
62 years
Daily Traffic
161,771
Lanes
2
Length
276.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
00000000106531O

About This Bridge

RTE I278 is a 62-year-old bridge located Gowanus EB To Bqe EB in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Hamilton To Carey Hamil with 2 traffic lanes, handling approximately 162K vehicles per day. Built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2006, the structure spans 276.1 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (61/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 5/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

Gowanus EB To Bqe EB, Kings County, New York

40.677969, -74.002383

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Frequently Asked Questions

RTE I278 has a Condition Score of 61/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

RTE I278 was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2006, making it 62 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

RTE I278 carries approximately 162K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 2 traffic lanes. It is 276.1 meters long and located on RTE I278 in Gowanus EB To Bqe EB, 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 Gowanus EB To Bqe EB in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Hamilton To Carey Hamil. Its coordinates are 40.677969, -74.002383. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

RTE I278 carries RTE I278 over Hamilton To Carey Hamil. The bridge is 276.1 meters long and was built in 1964, with reconstruction in 2006.

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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.