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Kings County, NY · Structure #000000002268498

RTE I278

RTE I278 in Adjacent To Furman Street, Kings County, New York received a condition grade of F (18/100). Built in 1944, the bridge carries 144K vehicles daily on RTE I278 over Rte I278 Brklyn Promena. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
18/100
18
Condition Score
144K
Daily Traffic
1944
Year Built
1098.5m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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

SuperstructurePoor
4/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
5/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
RTE I278
Crosses Over
Rte I278 Brklyn Promena
State
New York
County
Kings County
Location
Adjacent To Furman Street
Year Built
1944
Age
82 years
Daily Traffic
143,724
Lanes
3
Length
1098.5 meters
Owner
City/Municipal
Structure Number
000000002268498

About This Bridge

RTE I278 is a 82-year-old bridge located Adjacent To Furman Street in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Rte I278 Brklyn Promena with 3 traffic lanes, handling approximately 144K vehicles per day. Built in 1944, the structure spans 1098.5 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (18/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 4/9 (poor), 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 City/Municipal.

Location Map

Adjacent To Furman Street, Kings County, New York

40.700119, -73.995911

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Frequently Asked Questions

RTE I278 has a Condition Score of 18/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 4/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

RTE I278 was built in 1944, making it 82 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 1098.5 meters long and located on RTE I278 in Adjacent To Furman Street, 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 Adjacent To Furman Street in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Rte I278 Brklyn Promena. Its coordinates are 40.700119, -73.995911. It is maintained by City/Municipal.

RTE I278 carries RTE I278 over Rte I278 Brklyn Promena. The bridge is 1098.5 meters long and was built in 1944.

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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.