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Kings County, NY · Structure #000000001065399

RTE I278

RTE I278 in 3.9 MI SW JCT I278 & I495, Kings County, New York received a condition grade of C (59/100). Built in 1960, the bridge carries 129K vehicles daily on RTE I278 over Adelphi Street Carlton.

C
59/100
59
Condition Score
129K
Daily Traffic
1960
Year Built
1466.1m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

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
Adelphi Street Carlton
State
New York
County
Kings County
Location
3.9 MI SW JCT I278 & I495
Year Built
1960
Reconstructed
2010
Age
66 years
Daily Traffic
129,323
Lanes
6
Length
1466.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000001065399

About This Bridge

RTE I278 is a 66-year-old bridge located 3.9 MI SW JCT I278 & I495 in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Adelphi Street Carlton with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 129K vehicles per day. Built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2010, the structure spans 1466.1 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

3.9 MI SW JCT I278 & I495, Kings County, New York

40.696678, -73.980964

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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 and reconstructed in 2010, making it 66 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

RTE I278 carries approximately 129K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 1466.1 meters long and located on RTE I278 in 3.9 MI SW JCT I278 & I495, 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 3.9 MI SW JCT I278 & I495 in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Adelphi Street Carlton. Its coordinates are 40.696678, -73.980964. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

RTE I278 carries RTE I278 over Adelphi Street Carlton. The bridge is 1466.1 meters long and was built in 1960, with reconstruction in 2010.

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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.