RTE I278 over WB Laurel Hill RD
FairQueens County, New York · 1.1 MI NE JCT I278 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001075910
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 555 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,962
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I278 over WB Laurel Hill RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over WB Laurel Hill RD in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 4,962 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,358 by 2039. The structure is 555 ft (169.2 m) long and 28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I278 over WB Laurel Hill RD built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is RTE I278 over WB Laurel Hill RD 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 WB Laurel Hill RD carry?
About 4,962 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over WB Laurel Hill RD?
The structure is 555 ft (169.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over WB Laurel Hill RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.