US Bridges

RTE I678 over Willow-Meadow Lks

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1 MI S RTE 678+I495 · Structure no. 00000000105577A

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
491 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,273
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I678 over Willow-Meadow Lks is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I678 over Willow-Meadow Lks in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 7,273 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,182 by 2016. The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I678
CrossesWillow-Meadow Lks
Location1 MI S RTE 678+I495
RouteCity Street 678
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.72829, -73.83346
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length491 ft (149.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,273 (1996)
Projected traffic10,182 by 2016
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$11 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I678 over Willow-Meadow Lks built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I678 over Willow-Meadow Lks 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I678 over Willow-Meadow Lks carry?

About 7,273 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE I678 over Willow-Meadow Lks?

The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I678 over Willow-Meadow Lks?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.