US Bridges

Hillside Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678

Good

Queens County, New York · .4 MI SE RTE 678+RTE 25 · Structure no. 000000001055710

Built
2006
19 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,474
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillside Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillside Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2006 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 19 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 23,474 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,584 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHillside Avenue
CrossesRTE I678 RTE I678
Location.4 MI SE RTE 678+RTE 25
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70403, -73.8172
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,474 (2009)
Projected traffic23,584 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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$18.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillside Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Hillside Avenue 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hillside Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678 carry?

About 23,474 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hillside Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Hillside Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.