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Kings County, NY · Structure #000000001065439

RTE I278

RTE I278 in 3.3 MI SW JCT I278 + I495, Kings County, New York received a condition grade of C (41/100). Built in 1954, the bridge carries 138K vehicles daily on RTE I278 over Flushing Avenue. It is classified as structurally deficient.

C
41/100
41
Condition Score
138K
Daily Traffic
1954
Year Built
25.6m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckPoor
4/9

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

SuperstructurePoor
4/9

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
Flushing Avenue
State
New York
County
Kings County
Location
3.3 MI SW JCT I278 + I495
Year Built
1954
Reconstructed
1988
Age
72 years
Daily Traffic
137,578
Lanes
6
Length
25.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000001065439

About This Bridge

RTE I278 is a 72-year-old bridge located 3.3 MI SW JCT I278 + I495 in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Flushing Avenue with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 138K vehicles per day. Built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, the structure spans 25.6 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (41/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 4/9 (poor), superstructure 4/9 (poor), and substructure 6/9 (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

3.3 MI SW JCT I278 + I495, Kings County, New York

40.698108, -73.962486

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Frequently Asked Questions

RTE I278 has a Condition Score of 41/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 4/9, superstructure 4/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

RTE I278 was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, making it 72 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

RTE I278 carries approximately 138K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 25.6 meters long and located on RTE I278 in 3.3 MI SW JCT I278 + I495, 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 3.3 MI SW JCT I278 + I495 in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Flushing Avenue. Its coordinates are 40.698108, -73.962486. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

RTE I278 carries RTE I278 over Flushing Avenue. The bridge is 25.6 meters long and was built in 1954, with reconstruction in 1988.

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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.