RTE 278
RTE 278 in At JCT I278 & Bshp, Kings County, New York received a condition grade of C (55/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 139K vehicles daily on RTE 278 over 907cx Rte 907c.
RTE 278 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 55/100. 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 1961 and is now 65 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 278 carries an average daily traffic count of 138,803 vehicles, with 2 lane(s) crossing 907cx Rte 907c. The owning agency is Local Toll Authority; 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 278 is a 65-year-old bridge located At JCT I278 & Bshp in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE 278 over 907cx Rte 907c with 2 traffic lanes, handling approximately 139K vehicles per day. Built in 1961, the structure spans 210.3 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (55/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 5/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
RTE 278 has a Condition Score of 55/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
RTE 278 was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
RTE 278 carries approximately 139K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 2 traffic lanes. It is 210.3 meters long and located on RTE 278 in At JCT I278 & Bshp, Kings County, New York.
No, RTE 278 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 278 is located At JCT I278 & Bshp in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE 278 over 907cx Rte 907c. Its coordinates are 40.609550, -74.035050. It is maintained by Local Toll Authority.
RTE 278 carries RTE 278 over 907cx Rte 907c. The bridge is 210.3 meters long and was built in 1961.
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.