US Bridges

150th Street over RTE I878 RTE I878 to N

Good

Queens County, New York · Inter Nassau Ex.+ 150THST · Structure no. 000000001073010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
637 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,971
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

150th Street over RTE I878 RTE I878 to N is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 150th Street over RTE I878 RTE I878 to N in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,971 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,031 by 2041. The structure is 637 ft (194.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries150th Street
CrossesRTE I878 RTE I878 to N
LocationInter Nassau Ex.+ 150THST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66436, -73.79118
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length637 ft (194.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,971 (2019)
Projected traffic13,031 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$35.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 150th Street over RTE I878 RTE I878 to N built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 150th Street over RTE I878 RTE I878 to N 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 150th Street over RTE I878 RTE I878 to N carry?

About 12,971 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 150th Street over RTE I878 RTE I878 to N?

The structure is 637 ft (194.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns 150th Street over RTE I878 RTE I878 to N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.