Jewel Ave and 69th over RTE I678 Flushing River
FairPosted for loadQueens County, New York · 1 Mile S JCT I678 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001055779
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 426 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,854
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jewel Ave and 69th over RTE I678 Flushing River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jewel Ave and 69th over RTE I678 Flushing River in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 11,854 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2041. The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jewel Ave and 69th over RTE I678 Flushing River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jewel Ave and 69th over RTE I678 Flushing River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Jewel Ave and 69th over RTE I678 Flushing River carry?
About 11,854 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Jewel Ave and 69th over RTE I678 Flushing River?
The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Jewel Ave and 69th over RTE I678 Flushing River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.