US Bridges

RTE 25 over RTE I678 RTE I678

Good

Queens County, New York · JCT I678 & SH 25 · Structure no. 000000001055739

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,322
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 25 over RTE I678 RTE I678 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 25 over RTE I678 RTE I678 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 72 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,322 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,441 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 456 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 25
CrossesRTE I678 RTE I678
LocationJCT I678 & SH 25
RouteCity Street 25
Coordinates40.71025, -73.82101
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width456 ft (139 m)
Roadway width212 ft (64.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,322 (2019)
Projected traffic25,441 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$113.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 25 over RTE I678 RTE I678 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is RTE 25 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 25 over RTE I678 RTE I678 carry?

About 25,322 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 25 over RTE I678 RTE I678?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 456 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25 over RTE I678 RTE I678?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.