RTE I278 over Northern Blvd
GoodQueens County, New York · JCT I278 & SH 25A · Structure no. 000000002230680
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel
- Length
- 237 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 143,258
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I278 over Northern Blvd is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I278 over Northern Blvd in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 7 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 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,055 by 2041. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I278 over Northern Blvd built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I278 over Northern Blvd 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I278 over Northern Blvd carry?
About 143,258 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over Northern Blvd?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over Northern Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.