RTE I278 over 61st Street
FairQueens County, New York · 1.2 MI NE JCT I278 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001075929
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 107,711
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I278 over 61st Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over 61st Street in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1969, 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 107,711 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,633 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 89 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 61st Street built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I278 over 61st Street 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I278 over 61st Street carry?
About 107,711 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over 61st Street?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over 61st Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.