RTE 278 over 54th Avenue
GoodQueens County, New York · I278 WB over 54th Ave · Structure no. 000000001079752
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 85,937
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 278 over 54th Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 278 over 54th Avenue 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 278 over 54th Avenue built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 278 over 54th 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 278 over 54th Avenue carry?
About 85,937 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE 278 over 54th Avenue?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 278 over 54th Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.