US Bridges

32nd Street over RTE I278 RTE I278

Fair

Queens County, New York · 32 Street and 278IX · Structure no. 000000002230640

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 32nd Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 95 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries32nd Street
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location32 Street and 278IX
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.77018, -73.91664
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-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$10.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 32nd Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is 32nd Street 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 32nd Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is 32nd Street over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd Street over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.