US Bridges

31st Avenue over RTE I278

Fair

Queens County, New York · .3 MI N JCT I278 & SH 25A · Structure no. 000000002230730

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,120
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

31st Avenue over RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 31st Avenue over RTE I278 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 10,120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,293 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 82 ft wide.

Location

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Carries31st Avenue
CrossesRTE I278
Location.3 MI N JCT I278 & SH 25A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.7577, -73.90052
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,120 (2018)
Projected traffic12,293 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$11.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 31st Avenue over RTE I278 built?

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

What condition is 31st Avenue over RTE I278 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 31st Avenue over RTE I278 carry?

About 10,120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 31st Avenue over RTE I278?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns 31st Avenue over RTE I278?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.