RTE I278
RTE I278 in JCT I 278 & Hamilton AVE, Kings County, New York received a condition grade of C (59/100). Built in 1960, the bridge carries 164K vehicles daily on RTE I278.
RTE I278 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 59/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1960 and is now 66 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. RTE I278 carries an average daily traffic count of 164,352 vehicles, with 9 lane(s) crossing . 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 66-year-old bridge located JCT I 278 & Hamilton AVE in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 164K vehicles per day. Built in 1960, the structure spans 11.3 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (59/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
RTE I278 has a Condition Score of 59/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
RTE I278 was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
RTE I278 carries approximately 164K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 11.3 meters long and located on RTE I278 in JCT I 278 & Hamilton AVE, 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 I 278 & Hamilton AVE in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278. Its coordinates are 40.679647, -74.003389. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
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.