RTE I278
RTE I278 in 1.3 MI SW JCT I278 & I495, Kings County, New York received a condition grade of D (39/100). Built in 1950, the bridge carries 140K vehicles daily on RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue Meeker Av. It is classified as structurally deficient.
RTE I278 carries a D on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 39/100. One or more primary components is rated in fair-to-poor condition; the bridge typically appears in state transportation plans for rehabilitation or replacement within the next funding cycle.
The bridge was built in 1950 and is now 76 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 140,343 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing Meeker Avenue Meeker Av. 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 76-year-old bridge located 1.3 MI SW JCT I278 & I495 in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue Meeker Av with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 140K vehicles per day. Built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, the structure spans 783.3 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of D (39/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 4/9 (poor), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 5/9 (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
Frequently Asked Questions
RTE I278 has a Condition Score of 39/100 (Grade D). Its deck is rated 4/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
RTE I278 was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, making it 76 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
RTE I278 carries approximately 140K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 783.3 meters long and located on RTE I278 in 1.3 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 1.3 MI SW JCT I278 & I495 in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue Meeker Av. Its coordinates are 40.719344, -73.945425. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
RTE I278 carries RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue Meeker Av. The bridge is 783.3 meters long and was built in 1950, with reconstruction in 1995.
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.