US Bridges

RTE I278 over RTE I278 32nd Ave

Good

Queens County, New York · .2 MI N JCT I278 & SH 25A · Structure no. 000000002230700

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
736 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
77,891
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over RTE I278 32nd Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over RTE I278 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 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 77,891 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,039 by 2041. The structure is 736 ft (224.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I278
CrossesRTE I278 32nd Ave
Location.2 MI N JCT I278 & SH 25A
RouteInterstate 278
Coordinates40.75624, -73.89945
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length736 ft (224.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,891 (2020)
Projected traffic96,039 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$26.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is RTE I278 over RTE I278 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 August 2024.

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

About 77,891 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 736 ft (224.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over RTE I278 32nd Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.