RTE I278 over 31st Avenue
GoodQueens County, New York · .3 MI N JCT I278 & SH 25A · Structure no. 000000002230740
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,477
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I278 over 31st Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I278 over 31st Avenue in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,998 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I278 over 31st Avenue built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I278 over 31st Avenue 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I278 over 31st Avenue carry?
About 5,477 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE I278 over 31st Avenue?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I278 over 31st Avenue?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.