RTE I278
RTE I278 in 0.1 MI E JCT I278 & Bk BR, Kings County, New York received a condition grade of C (49/100). Built in 1948, the bridge carries 144K vehicles daily on RTE I278 over 278i278ix2m23082 Old Fu.
RTE I278 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 49/100. 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 278i278ix2m23082 Old Fu. 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 0.1 MI E JCT I278 & Bk BR in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over 278i278ix2m23082 Old Fu with 3 traffic lanes, handling approximately 144K vehicles per day. Built in 1948, the structure spans 38.1 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (49/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by City/Municipal.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
RTE I278 has a Condition Score of 49/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not 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 38.1 meters long and located on RTE I278 in 0.1 MI E JCT I278 & Bk 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 0.1 MI E JCT I278 & Bk BR in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over 278i278ix2m23082 Old Fu. Its coordinates are 40.701647, -73.991944. It is maintained by City/Municipal.
RTE I278 carries RTE I278 over 278i278ix2m23082 Old Fu. The bridge is 38.1 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.