US Bridges

BROADWAY/37th Ave over RTE I278 278I 276IX5M33

Fair

Queens County, New York · .6 MI NW JCT I278 & SH 25 · Structure no. 000000002230590

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,053
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

BROADWAY/37th Ave over RTE I278 278I 276IX5M33 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying BROADWAY/37th Ave over RTE I278 278I 276IX5M33 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1955, 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 14,053 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,119 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 202 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBROADWAY/37th Ave
CrossesRTE I278 278I 276IX5M33
Location.6 MI NW JCT I278 & SH 25
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74879, -73.89638
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width202 ft (61.6 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,053 (2020)
Projected traffic14,119 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$24.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was BROADWAY/37th Ave over RTE I278 278I 276IX5M33 built?

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

What condition is BROADWAY/37th Ave over RTE I278 278I 276IX5M33 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does BROADWAY/37th Ave over RTE I278 278I 276IX5M33 carry?

About 14,053 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is BROADWAY/37th Ave over RTE I278 278I 276IX5M33?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 202 ft wide.

Who owns BROADWAY/37th Ave over RTE I278 278I 276IX5M33?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.