US Bridges

41st Avenue over RTE I278 278I 278IX5M33

Fair

Queens County, New York · .3 MI NW JCT I278 & SH25 · Structure no. 000000002230570

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,468
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

41st Avenue over RTE I278 278I 278IX5M33 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 41st Avenue over RTE I278 278I 278IX5M33 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 70 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 2,468 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,455 by 2036. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Carries41st Avenue
CrossesRTE I278 278I 278IX5M33
Location.3 MI NW JCT I278 & SH25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.74474, -73.89479
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,468 (2016)
Projected traffic3,455 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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$9.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 41st Avenue over RTE I278 278I 278IX5M33 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is 41st Avenue over RTE I278 278I 278IX5M33 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 41st Avenue over RTE I278 278I 278IX5M33 carry?

About 2,468 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 41st Avenue over RTE I278 278I 278IX5M33?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns 41st Avenue over RTE I278 278I 278IX5M33?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.