72ND ST OVERPASS
Carrying 72ND ST OVERPASS over RTE I278, RTE I278
1.7 MI NE JCT I278 & BELT, Kings, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 72ND ST OVERPASS
The 72ND ST OVERPASS bridge in Kings, New York carries 72ND ST OVERPASS over RTE I278, RTE I278. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 90,958 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New York bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 72ND ST OVERPASS compares
Live comparison across New York.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 90,958 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001065280
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 72ND ST OVERPASS is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare 72ND ST OVERPASS against other structures in Kings and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 72ND ST OVERPASS?
72ND ST OVERPASS in Kings, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 72ND ST OVERPASS inspected?
72ND ST OVERPASS's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 90,958 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 72ND ST OVERPASS is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 72ND ST OVERPASS?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for 72ND ST OVERPASS.
Who is responsible for maintaining 72ND ST OVERPASS?
Ownership is not specified for 72ND ST OVERPASS in the NBI.
How old is 72ND ST OVERPASS and does age affect safety?
72ND ST OVERPASS was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.