US Bridges

Foch Blvd over RTE I678 RTE I678 Jfk

Good

Queens County, New York · Foch Blvd & I678 · Structure no. 000000001055640

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,374
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foch Blvd over RTE I678 RTE I678 Jfk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foch Blvd over RTE I678 RTE I678 Jfk in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,374 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,524 by 2037. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFoch Blvd
CrossesRTE I678 RTE I678 Jfk
LocationFoch Blvd & I678
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.67765, -73.80332
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,374 (2017)
Projected traffic7,524 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$12.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Foch Blvd over RTE I678 RTE I678 Jfk built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Foch Blvd over RTE I678 RTE I678 Jfk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Foch Blvd over RTE I678 RTE I678 Jfk carry?

About 5,374 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Foch Blvd over RTE I678 RTE I678 Jfk?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Foch Blvd over RTE I678 RTE I678 Jfk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.