35th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE
FairQueens County, New York · .6 MI W I278+GCP · Structure no. 000000002230630
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,296
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
35th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 35th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 90 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 2,296 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,214 by 2036. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 35th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is 35th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE 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 35th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE carry?
About 2,296 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is 35th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns 35th Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 RTE?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.