US Bridges

Steinway ST over RTE I278

Good

Queens County, New York · .4 MI W I278+GCP · Structure no. 000000002230600

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steinway ST over RTE I278 is a steel frame carrying Steinway ST over RTE I278 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 88 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 83 ft wide.

CarriesSteinway ST
CrossesRTE I278
Location.4 MI W I278+GCP
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.76901, -73.91075
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Steinway ST over RTE I278 built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Steinway ST over RTE I278 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Steinway ST over RTE I278 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Steinway ST over RTE I278?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Steinway ST over RTE I278?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.