US Bridges

37th ST over RTE I278 RTE I278

Fair

Queens County, New York · .5 MI W JCT I278 & G C Pk · Structure no. 000000002230620

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,930
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

37th ST over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 37th ST over RTE I278 RTE I278 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,930 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,502 by 2036. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries37th ST
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location.5 MI W JCT I278 & G C Pk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.76938, -73.91272
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,930 (2016)
Projected traffic5,502 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 37th ST over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is 37th ST over RTE I278 RTE I278 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 37th ST over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 3,930 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 37th ST over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns 37th ST over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.