US Bridges

RTE I678 over RTE 907D RTE 907D

Fair

Queens County, New York · JCT RTE 678+RTE 27 · Structure no. 000000001055619

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
104,560
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I678 over RTE 907D RTE 907D is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE I678 over RTE 907D RTE 907D in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 104,560 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,606 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I678
CrossesRTE 907D RTE 907D
LocationJCT RTE 678+RTE 27
RouteInterstate 678
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.66626, -73.80164
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,560 (2019)
Projected traffic133,606 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$14.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I678 over RTE 907D RTE 907D built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I678 over RTE 907D RTE 907D in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I678 over RTE 907D RTE 907D carry?

About 104,560 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE I678 over RTE 907D RTE 907D?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I678 over RTE 907D RTE 907D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.