US Bridges

133rd Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678 RTE

Good

Queens County, New York · 2.9 MI SE JCT I678 & SH25 · Structure no. 000000001055620

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,528
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

133rd Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678 RTE is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 133rd Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678 RTE in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 37 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,528 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,139 by 2036. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries133rd Avenue
CrossesRTE I678 RTE I678 RTE
Location2.9 MI SE JCT I678 & SH25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66909, -73.80147
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,528 (2016)
Projected traffic9,139 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$12.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 133rd Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678 RTE built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is 133rd Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678 RTE in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does 133rd Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678 RTE carry?

About 6,528 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 133rd Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678 RTE?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 133rd Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.