49th ST over RTE I278 RTE I278
FairQueens County, New York · .8 MI NW JCT I278 & SH 25 · Structure no. 000000002230800
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,061
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
49th ST over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 49th ST 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2037. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 49th ST 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 49th ST 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 49th ST over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?
About 1,061 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is 49th ST over RTE I278 RTE I278?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns 49th ST over RTE I278 RTE I278?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.