US Bridges

Woodhaven Blvd over 78th Avenue Long Island

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1.8 MI Sse I495+WDHVN Blv · Structure no. 000000001075459

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
48,478
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodhaven Blvd over 78th Avenue Long Island is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodhaven Blvd over 78th Avenue Long Island in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 87 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 6 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 48,478 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,705 by 2041. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodhaven Blvd
Crosses78th Avenue Long Island
Location1.8 MI Sse I495+WDHVN Blv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70749, -73.85936
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,478 (2019)
Projected traffic48,705 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$23.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodhaven Blvd over 78th Avenue Long Island built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Woodhaven Blvd over 78th Avenue Long Island 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Woodhaven Blvd over 78th Avenue Long Island carry?

About 48,478 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Woodhaven Blvd over 78th Avenue Long Island?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Woodhaven Blvd over 78th Avenue Long Island?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.