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Kings County, NY · Structure #000000002230858

RTE I278

RTE I278 in .7 MI SW I278 & Brklyn BR, Kings County, New York received a condition grade of C (41/100). Built in 1948, the bridge carries 144K vehicles daily on RTE I278 over Rte I278 Joralemon ST. It is classified as structurally deficient.

C
41/100
41
Condition Score
144K
Daily Traffic
1948
Year Built
20.7m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

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

SuperstructureFair
5/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructurePoor
4/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
RTE I278
Crosses Over
Rte I278 Joralemon ST
State
New York
County
Kings County
Location
.7 MI SW I278 & Brklyn BR
Year Built
1948
Age
78 years
Daily Traffic
143,724
Lanes
3
Length
20.7 meters
Owner
City/Municipal
Structure Number
000000002230858

About This Bridge

RTE I278 is a 78-year-old bridge located .7 MI SW I278 & Brklyn BR in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Rte I278 Joralemon ST with 3 traffic lanes, handling approximately 144K vehicles per day. Built in 1948, the structure spans 20.7 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (41/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 4/9 (poor). 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 City/Municipal.

Location Map

.7 MI SW I278 & Brklyn BR, Kings County, New York

40.693844, -73.999072

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Frequently Asked Questions

RTE I278 has a Condition Score of 41/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 4/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

RTE I278 was built in 1948, making it 78 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 3 traffic lanes. It is 20.7 meters long and located on RTE I278 in .7 MI SW I278 & Brklyn BR, 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 .7 MI SW I278 & Brklyn BR in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Rte I278 Joralemon ST. Its coordinates are 40.693844, -73.999072. It is maintained by City/Municipal.

RTE I278 carries RTE I278 over Rte I278 Joralemon ST. The bridge is 20.7 meters long and was built in 1948.

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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.