US Bridges

RTE I278 over 35th Avenue

Fair

Queens County, New York · 0.12 M N of Broadway · Structure no. 000000002230669

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143,258
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over 35th Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over 35th Avenue in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 143,258 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,055 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 165 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
Crosses35th Avenue
Location0.12 M N of Broadway
RouteInterstate 278
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75043, -73.89742
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width165 ft (50.3 m)
Roadway width158 ft (48.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143,258 (2020)
Projected traffic183,055 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$20.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over 35th Avenue built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I278 over 35th Avenue 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I278 over 35th Avenue carry?

About 143,258 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over 35th Avenue?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over 35th Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.