RTE I278 over Lie WB Ramp to Bqe WB R
FairQueens County, New York · JCT I278 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001065569
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 587 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 171,874
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I278 over Lie WB Ramp to Bqe WB R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over Lie WB Ramp to Bqe WB R in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 56 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 171,874 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 219,620 by 2041. The structure is 587 ft (178.9 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I278 over Lie WB Ramp to Bqe WB R built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is RTE I278 over Lie WB Ramp to Bqe WB R in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I278 over Lie WB Ramp to Bqe WB R carry?
About 171,874 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over Lie WB Ramp to Bqe WB R?
The structure is 587 ft (178.9 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.7 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over Lie WB Ramp to Bqe WB R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.