US Bridges

Woodside Avenue over 278I278IX5M33021 RTE I2

Fair

Queens County, New York · .2 MI NW JCT I278 & SH 25 · Structure no. 000000002230540

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,337
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodside Avenue over 278I278IX5M33021 RTE I2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodside Avenue over 278I278IX5M33021 RTE I2 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1957, 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 9,337 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,342 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodside Avenue
Crosses278I278IX5M33021 RTE I2
Location.2 MI NW JCT I278 & SH 25
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74287, -73.89647
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,337 (2018)
Projected traffic11,342 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$11 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodside Avenue over 278I278IX5M33021 RTE I2 built?

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

What condition is Woodside Avenue over 278I278IX5M33021 RTE I2 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Woodside Avenue over 278I278IX5M33021 RTE I2 carry?

About 9,337 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Woodside Avenue over 278I278IX5M33021 RTE I2?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Woodside Avenue over 278I278IX5M33021 RTE I2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.