US Bridges

69th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278

Fair

Queens County, New York · .2 MI NW JCT I278 & SH 25 · Structure no. 000000002230550

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,916
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

69th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 69th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 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 6,916 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,682 by 2031. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 159 ft wide.

Location

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Carries69th Street
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location.2 MI NW JCT I278 & SH 25
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74332, -73.89574
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,916 (2011)
Projected traffic9,682 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$17.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 69th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

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

What condition is 69th Street 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 69th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 6,916 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 69th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns 69th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.