US Bridges

RTE I278 over RTE I278 32 Nd Ave

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Queens County, New York · .2 MI N I278 & SH 25A · Structure no. 000000002230720

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
444 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,891
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over RTE I278 32 Nd Ave is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying RTE I278 over RTE I278 32 Nd Ave 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 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 77,891 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,039 by 2041. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I278
CrossesRTE I278 32 Nd Ave
Location.2 MI N I278 & SH 25A
RouteInterstate 278
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75681, -73.90002
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length444 ft (135.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$18.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is RTE I278 over RTE I278 32 Nd 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 May 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over RTE I278 32 Nd Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.