RTE I278 over Relief
PoorQueens County, New York · 1.2 MI NE JCT I278 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001075922
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 472 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 53,856
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I278 over Relief is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I278 over Relief 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 53,856 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,816 by 2041. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 45 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I278 over Relief built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is RTE I278 over Relief in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I278 over Relief carry?
About 53,856 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over Relief?
The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.