US Bridges

RTE 25 over RTE I278 RTE I278

Fair

Queens County, New York · JCT I278+ROUTE 25 · Structure no. 000000002230530

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,781
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 25 over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 25 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 37,781 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,958 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 252 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 25
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
LocationJCT I278+ROUTE 25
RouteCity Street 25
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74087, -73.89891
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width252 ft (76.8 m)
Roadway width202 ft (61.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,781 (2019)
Projected traffic37,958 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$34.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 25 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 RTE 25 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 25 over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 37,781 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 25 over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 252 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25 over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.