RTE I678 over Relief
PoorQueens County, New York · JCT I495 & I678 · Structure no. 00000000105578I
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 385 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,582
- 2003 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I678 over Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I678 over Relief 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 8,582 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,015 by 2023. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I678 over Relief built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I678 over Relief 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I678 over Relief carry?
About 8,582 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE I678 over Relief?
The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I678 over Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.