US Bridges

RTE 278 over 54th Road

Good

Queens County, New York · I-278 WB over 54th Road · Structure no. 000000001079742

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85,937
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 278 over 54th Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 278 over 54th Road in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 85,937 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,810 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 278
Crosses54th Road
LocationI-278 WB over 54th Road
RouteInterstate 278
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73173, -73.92577
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,937 (2020)
Projected traffic109,810 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 278 over 54th Road built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 278 over 54th Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 278 over 54th Road carry?

About 85,937 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 278 over 54th Road?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 278 over 54th Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.