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Kings County, NY · Structure #000000002230400

RTE I278

RTE I278 in .9 MI SW JCT I278&Bkln BR, Kings County, New York received a condition grade of B (63/100). Built in 1953, the bridge carries 144K vehicles daily on RTE I278 over Atlantic Avenue.

B
63/100
63
Condition Score
144K
Daily Traffic
1953
Year Built
45.1m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

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

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
RTE I278
Crosses Over
Atlantic Avenue
State
New York
County
Kings County
Location
.9 MI SW JCT I278&Bkln BR
Year Built
1953
Reconstructed
1996
Age
73 years
Daily Traffic
143,724
Lanes
7
Length
45.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000002230400

About This Bridge

RTE I278 is a 73-year-old bridge located .9 MI SW JCT I278&Bkln BR in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Atlantic Avenue with 7 traffic lanes, handling approximately 144K vehicles per day. Built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1996, the structure spans 45.1 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (63/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

.9 MI SW JCT I278&Bkln BR, Kings County, New York

40.691597, -73.999292

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Frequently Asked Questions

RTE I278 has a Condition Score of 63/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

RTE I278 was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1996, making it 73 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

RTE I278 carries approximately 144K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 7 traffic lanes. It is 45.1 meters long and located on RTE I278 in .9 MI SW JCT I278&Bkln BR, 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 .9 MI SW JCT I278&Bkln BR in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Atlantic Avenue. Its coordinates are 40.691597, -73.999292. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

RTE I278 carries RTE I278 over Atlantic Avenue. The bridge is 45.1 meters long and was built in 1953, with reconstruction in 1996.

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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.