US Bridges

RTE I278 over 32nd Ave

Good

Queens County, New York · Bqe EB over 32 Ave · Structure no. 000000002230690

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59,491
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over 32nd Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over 32nd Ave 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 59,491 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,017 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
Crosses32nd Ave
LocationBqe EB over 32 Ave
RouteInterstate 278
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75623, -73.89973
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,491 (2020)
Projected traffic76,017 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over 32nd Ave built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I278 over 32nd Ave 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 June 2024.

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

About 59,491 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over 32nd Ave?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over 32nd Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.