US Bridges

RTE I278 over 47th Street 58th Street

Fair

Queens County, New York · .6 MI NE JCT I278+I495 · Structure no. 000000001065589

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,990 ft
45 main spans
Daily traffic
107,711
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over 47th Street 58th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over 47th Street 58th Street in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1969, 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 107,711 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,633 by 2041. The structure is 2,990 ft (911.4 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I278
Crosses47th Street 58th Street
Location.6 MI NE JCT I278+I495
RouteInterstate 278
Coordinates40.73536, -73.91836
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans45
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,990 ft (911.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,711 (2021)
Projected traffic137,633 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$204.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over 47th Street 58th Street built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I278 over 47th Street 58th Street 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over 47th Street 58th Street carry?

About 107,711 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over 47th Street 58th Street?

The structure is 2,990 ft (911.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over 47th Street 58th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.