US Bridges

Hoover Ave over 678I678IX5M12038 RTE I6

Good

Queens County, New York · .3 MI SE Gcp + I678-KEW G · Structure no. 000000001055740

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,004
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoover Ave over 678I678IX5M12038 RTE I6 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoover Ave over 678I678IX5M12038 RTE I6 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8,004 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,206 by 2039. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHoover Ave
Crosses678I678IX5M12038 RTE I6
Location.3 MI SE Gcp + I678-KEW G
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71291, -73.82391
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,004 (2019)
Projected traffic11,206 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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$12.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoover Ave over 678I678IX5M12038 RTE I6 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoover Ave over 678I678IX5M12038 RTE I6 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 Hoover Ave over 678I678IX5M12038 RTE I6 carry?

About 8,004 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hoover Ave over 678I678IX5M12038 RTE I6?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Hoover Ave over 678I678IX5M12038 RTE I6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.