US Bridges

278IX Queens to Ma over Island Access RD 278I X

Fair

Queens County, New York · I278 over Hellgate · Structure no. 00000000552188A

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
2,680 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

278IX Queens to Ma over Island Access RD 278I X is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 278IX Queens to Ma over Island Access RD 278I X in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 89 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 2,680 ft (816.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries278IX Queens to Ma
CrossesIsland Access RD 278I X
LocationI278 over Hellgate
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.79582, -73.92044
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19 (+32 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,680 ft (816.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$79.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 278IX Queens to Ma over Island Access RD 278I X built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is 278IX Queens to Ma over Island Access RD 278I X 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 278IX Queens to Ma over Island Access RD 278I X carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is 278IX Queens to Ma over Island Access RD 278I X?

The structure is 2,680 ft (816.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 278IX Queens to Ma over Island Access RD 278I X?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.