US Bridges

278I 278IX5M33004 over 54th Ave

Good

Queens County, New York · I278 over 54th Ave · Structure no. 000000001079751

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
766
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

278I 278IX5M33004 over 54th Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 278I 278IX5M33004 over 54th Ave in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 766 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,502 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries278I 278IX5M33004
Crosses54th Ave
LocationI278 over 54th Ave
RouteInterstate 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73246, -73.9253
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic766 (2018)
Projected traffic1,502 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 278I 278IX5M33004 over 54th Ave built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 278I 278IX5M33004 over 54th Ave 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 278I 278IX5M33004 over 54th Ave carry?

About 766 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 278I 278IX5M33004 over 54th Ave?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns 278I 278IX5M33004 over 54th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.