RTE I678 over Flushing Creek Meadow L
PoorQueens County, New York · JCT I495+RTE 678 · Structure no. 000000001055789
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 9,848 ft
- 127 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 127,491
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I678 over Flushing Creek Meadow L is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I678 over Flushing Creek Meadow L in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 127,491 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,907 by 2041. The structure is 9,848 ft (3,001.7 m) long and 94 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I678 over Flushing Creek Meadow L built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is RTE I678 over Flushing Creek Meadow L in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I678 over Flushing Creek Meadow L carry?
About 127,491 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is RTE I678 over Flushing Creek Meadow L?
The structure is 9,848 ft (3,001.7 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I678 over Flushing Creek Meadow L?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.