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.
RTE I278 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 41/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1948 and is now 78 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 143,724 vehicles, with 3 lane(s) crossing Rte I278 Joralemon ST. The owning agency is City/Municipal; 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 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
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.
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.