US Bridges

RTE I278 over 278I EB 32nd Avenue

Good

Queens County, New York · Ramp to Bqe EB Ov 32nd Av · Structure no. 000000001078730

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,988
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over 278I EB 32nd Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over 278I EB 32nd Avenue in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,988 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,095 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I278
Crosses278I EB 32nd Avenue
LocationRamp to Bqe EB Ov 32nd Av
RouteInterstate 278
Coordinates40.75625, -73.89959
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,988 (2020)
Projected traffic5,095 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over 278I EB 32nd Avenue built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I278 over 278I EB 32nd Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over 278I EB 32nd Avenue carry?

About 3,988 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over 278I EB 32nd Avenue?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over 278I EB 32nd Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.