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Queens County, NY · Structure #000000002230679

RTE I278

RTE I278 in .1 MI S JCT I278 & Sh 25a, Queens County, New York received a condition grade of A (82/100). Built in 1955, the bridge carries 143K vehicles daily on RTE I278 over 34th Avenue.

A
82/100
82
Condition Score
143K
Daily Traffic
1955
Year Built
30.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
8/9

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

SuperstructureGood
9/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
8/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
RTE I278
Crosses Over
34th Avenue
State
New York
County
Queens County
Location
.1 MI S JCT I278 & Sh 25a
Year Built
1955
Reconstructed
2004
Age
71 years
Daily Traffic
143,258
Lanes
8
Length
30.8 meters
Owner
City/Municipal
Structure Number
000000002230679

About This Bridge

RTE I278 is a 71-year-old bridge located .1 MI S JCT I278 & Sh 25a in Queens County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over 34th Avenue with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 143K vehicles per day. Built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2004, the structure spans 30.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of A (82/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 8/9 (good), superstructure 9/9 (good), and substructure 8/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by City/Municipal.

Location Map

.1 MI S JCT I278 & Sh 25a, Queens County, New York

40.752408, -73.897717

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Frequently Asked Questions

RTE I278 has a Condition Score of 82/100 (Grade A). Its deck is rated 8/9, superstructure 9/9, and substructure 8/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

RTE I278 was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2004, making it 71 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 30.8 meters long and located on RTE I278 in .1 MI S JCT I278 & Sh 25a, 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 .1 MI S JCT I278 & Sh 25a in Queens County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over 34th Avenue. Its coordinates are 40.752408, -73.897717. It is maintained by City/Municipal.

RTE I278 carries RTE I278 over 34th Avenue. The bridge is 30.8 meters long and was built in 1955, with reconstruction in 2004.

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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.