US Bridges

Roosevelt Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278 Irt

Fair

Queens County, New York · .4 MI NE JCT I278 & SH25 · Structure no. 000000002230587

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,587
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278 Irt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roosevelt Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278 Irt in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 10,587 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,636 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 82 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoosevelt Avenue
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278 Irt
Location.4 MI NE JCT I278 & SH25
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74647, -73.89505
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,587 (2017)
Projected traffic10,636 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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$14.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosevelt Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278 Irt built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roosevelt Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278 Irt 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Roosevelt Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278 Irt carry?

About 10,587 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278 Irt?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Avenue over RTE I278 RTE I278 Irt?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.