70th Street over RTE I278 278I 278IX5M34
GoodQueens County, New York · .3 MI NW JCT I278 & SH 25 · Structure no. 000000002230560
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 677
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
70th Street over RTE I278 278I 278IX5M34 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 70th Street over RTE I278 278I 278IX5M34 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 677 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2036. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 52 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 70th Street over RTE I278 278I 278IX5M34 built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is 70th Street over RTE I278 278I 278IX5M34 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 70th Street over RTE I278 278I 278IX5M34 carry?
About 677 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 70th Street over RTE I278 278I 278IX5M34?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns 70th Street over RTE I278 278I 278IX5M34?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.