RTE I278
RTE I278 in 0.12 M N Of Broadway, Queens County, New York received a condition grade of B (78/100). Built in 2003, the bridge carries 143K vehicles daily on RTE I278 over 35th Avenue.
RTE I278 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 78/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 2003 and is 23 years old — relatively young against the U.S. bridge stock. Modern bridges built to current FHWA standards generally outperform older structures on condition ratings. RTE I278 carries an average daily traffic count of 143,258 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing 35th Avenue. The owning agency is City/Municipal; 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 23-year-old bridge located 0.12 M N Of Broadway in Queens County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over 35th Avenue with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 143K vehicles per day. Built in 2003, the structure spans 25 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (78/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 8/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by City/Municipal.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
RTE I278 has a Condition Score of 78/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 8/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
RTE I278 was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
RTE I278 carries approximately 143K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 25 meters long and located on RTE I278 in 0.12 M N Of Broadway, 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 0.12 M N Of Broadway in Queens County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over 35th Avenue. Its coordinates are 40.750433, -73.897417. It is maintained by City/Municipal.
RTE I278 carries RTE I278 over 35th Avenue. The bridge is 25 meters long and was built 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.