Astoria Boulevard over RTE I278
GoodQueens County, New York · JCT of Gcp & Bqe East Leg · Structure no. 000000001072010
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36,241
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Astoria Boulevard over RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Astoria Boulevard over RTE I278 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 83 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 36,241 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,411 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Astoria Boulevard over RTE I278 built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Astoria Boulevard over RTE I278 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Astoria Boulevard over RTE I278 carry?
About 36,241 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Astoria Boulevard over RTE I278?
The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Astoria Boulevard over RTE I278?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.