US Bridges

43rd ST over RTE I278 RTE I278

Fair

Queens County, New York · .1 MI W JCT I278 & G C Pk · Structure no. 000000002230840

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,776
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

43rd ST over RTE I278 RTE I278 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 43rd ST over RTE I278 RTE I278 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 90 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 6,776 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,486 by 2036. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries43rd ST
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I278
Location.1 MI W JCT I278 & G C Pk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.76856, -73.90699
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,776 (2016)
Projected traffic9,486 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$7.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 43rd ST over RTE I278 RTE I278 built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is 43rd 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 43rd ST over RTE I278 RTE I278 carry?

About 6,776 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 43rd ST over RTE I278 RTE I278?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns 43rd ST over RTE I278 RTE I278?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.