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Queens County, NY · Structure #000000001065569

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.

C
59/100
59
Condition Score
172K
Daily Traffic
1969
Year Built
178.9m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
5/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
5/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
RTE I278
Crosses Over
Lie WB Ramp To Bqe WB R
State
New York
County
Queens County
Location
JCT I278 & I495
Year Built
1969
Reconstructed
2003
Age
57 years
Daily Traffic
171,874
Lanes
5
Length
178.9 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000001065569

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

JCT I278 & I495, Queens County, New York

40.734400, -73.922292

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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.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.