US Bridges

Jamaica Ave over RTE I678 RTE I678

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Queens County, New York · Jamaica Ave over I678 · Structure no. 000000001055700

Built
2007
18 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,156
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jamaica Ave over RTE I678 RTE I678 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jamaica Ave over RTE I678 RTE I678 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2007 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 18 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 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 10,156 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,203 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesJamaica Ave
CrossesRTE I678 RTE I678
LocationJamaica Ave over I678
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70244, -73.81629
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,156 (2020)
Projected traffic10,203 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$11.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jamaica Ave over RTE I678 RTE I678 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Jamaica Ave over RTE I678 RTE I678 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 Jamaica Ave over RTE I678 RTE I678 carry?

About 10,156 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Jamaica Ave over RTE I678 RTE I678?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Jamaica Ave over RTE I678 RTE I678?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.