RTE I678 over Flushing Meadow
FairQueens County, New York · JCT I495 & I678 · Structure no. 00000000105578G
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 493 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,094
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I678 over Flushing Meadow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I678 over Flushing Meadow in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 6 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 10,094 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,898 by 2041. The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 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 Meadow built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is RTE I678 over Flushing Meadow 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I678 over Flushing Meadow carry?
About 10,094 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE I678 over Flushing Meadow?
The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I678 over Flushing Meadow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.