US Bridges

65th Place over RTE I278 RTE I278

Fair

Queens County, New York · .1 MI SE JCT I278 & SH 25 · Structure no. 000000002230520

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,750
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

65th Place over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 65th Place over RTE I278 RTE I278 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 68 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,199 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries65th Place
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location.1 MI SE JCT I278 & SH 25
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74002, -73.89976
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2018)
Projected traffic8,199 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$17.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 65th Place over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is 65th Place over RTE I278 RTE I278 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does 65th Place over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 65th Place over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns 65th Place over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.