US Bridges

RTE I278 over 32nd Avenue

Fair

Queens County, New York · .2 MI N JCT I278 & SH 25A · Structure no. 000000002230710

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,413
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over 32nd Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I278 over 32nd 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 12,413 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,861 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
Crosses32nd Avenue
Location.2 MI N JCT I278 & SH 25A
RouteInterstate 278
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75618, -73.90011
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,413 (2020)
Projected traffic15,861 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$10.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I278 over 32nd Avenue built?

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

What condition is RTE I278 over 32nd 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 July 2023.

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

About 12,413 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I278 over 32nd Avenue?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over 32nd Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.