RTE I278
RTE I278 in JCT I278 & I495, Queens County, New York received a condition grade of C (59/100). Built in 1969, the bridge carries 172K vehicles daily on RTE I278 over Lie WB Ramp To Bqe WB R.
RTE I278 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 59/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1969 and is now 57 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. RTE I278 carries an average daily traffic count of 171,874 vehicles, with 5 lane(s) crossing Lie WB Ramp To Bqe WB R. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
RTE I278 is a 57-year-old bridge located JCT I278 & I495 in Queens County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Lie WB Ramp To Bqe WB R with 5 traffic lanes, handling approximately 172K vehicles per day. Built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2003, the structure spans 178.9 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (59/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 5/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
RTE I278 has a Condition Score of 59/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
RTE I278 was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2003, making it 57 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
RTE I278 carries approximately 172K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 5 traffic lanes. It is 178.9 meters long and located on RTE I278 in JCT I278 & I495, Queens County, New York.
No, RTE I278 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
RTE I278 is located JCT I278 & I495 in Queens County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Lie WB Ramp To Bqe WB R. Its coordinates are 40.734400, -73.922292. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
RTE I278 carries RTE I278 over Lie WB Ramp To Bqe WB R. The bridge is 178.9 meters long and was built in 1969, with reconstruction in 2003.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.