RTE I678 over 25A (eb) U-Turn Flushin
PoorQueens County, New York · JCT I495 + I678 · Structure no. 00000000105578H
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,032 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,664
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I678 over 25A (eb) U-Turn Flushin is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I678 over 25A (eb) U-Turn Flushin 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 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 9,664 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,348 by 2041. The structure is 1,032 ft (314.6 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I678 over 25A (eb) U-Turn Flushin built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I678 over 25A (eb) U-Turn Flushin 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I678 over 25A (eb) U-Turn Flushin carry?
About 9,664 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE I678 over 25A (eb) U-Turn Flushin?
The structure is 1,032 ft (314.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I678 over 25A (eb) U-Turn Flushin?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.