RTE I278 over 34th Avenue
GoodQueens County, New York · .1 MI S JCT I278 & SH 25A · Structure no. 000000002230679
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 143,258
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I278 over 34th Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over 34th Avenue in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 70 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 143,258 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,055 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 146 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I278 over 34th Avenue built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is RTE I278 over 34th Avenue 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I278 over 34th Avenue carry?
About 143,258 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over 34th Avenue?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over 34th Avenue?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.