US Bridges

RTE I278 over 31st Avenue

Good

Queens County, New York · W.B. Gcp Connector · Structure no. 000000002230750

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77,891
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I278 over 31st Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 77,891 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,039 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 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
Crosses31st Avenue
LocationW.B. Gcp Connector
RouteInterstate 278
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75775, -73.89998
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 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 span86 ft (26.2 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$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

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

How long is RTE I278 over 31st Avenue?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I278 over 31st Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.