RTE I278 over 43rd ST S/B
PoorQueens County, New York · JCT I278+I495 · Structure no. 000000001076249
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,361
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I278 over 43rd ST S/B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over 43rd ST S/B 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 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 5,361 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,850 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 99 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I278 over 43rd ST S/B built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I278 over 43rd ST S/B 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I278 over 43rd ST S/B carry?
About 5,361 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over 43rd ST S/B?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over 43rd ST S/B?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.