BEDFORD AVENUE
Carrying BEDFORD AVENUE over RTE I278, RTE I278
3.0 MI SW JCT I278+I495, Kings, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BEDFORD AVENUE
The BEDFORD AVENUE bridge in Kings, New York carries BEDFORD AVENUE over RTE I278, RTE I278. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 104,757 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 BEDFORD AVENUE compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1984
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 104,757 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001065460
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 BEDFORD AVENUE 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 BEDFORD AVENUE 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 BEDFORD AVENUE?
BEDFORD AVENUE in Kings, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BEDFORD AVENUE inspected?
BEDFORD AVENUE'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 104,757 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BEDFORD AVENUE 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 BEDFORD AVENUE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for BEDFORD AVENUE.
Who is responsible for maintaining BEDFORD AVENUE?
Ownership is not specified for BEDFORD AVENUE in the NBI.
How old is BEDFORD AVENUE and does age affect safety?
BEDFORD AVENUE was built in 1984, making it 42 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.
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