US Bridges

Bulova Ave over RTE I278 RTE I278

Fair

Queens County, New York · .6 MI NW I278 & SH 25A · Structure no. 000000002230790

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,605
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bulova Ave over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bulova Ave over RTE I278 RTE I278 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 83 years old, older 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 6,605 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,247 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBulova Ave
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location.6 MI NW I278 & SH 25A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.76263, -73.90234
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,605 (2019)
Projected traffic9,247 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bulova Ave over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Bulova Ave over RTE I278 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bulova Ave over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 6,605 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bulova Ave over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Bulova Ave over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.