RTE I678 over Boat Basin Place Flushi
PoorQueens County, New York · JCT GCP+I678 · Structure no. 000000001055911
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 5,061 ft
- 70 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70,205
- 2008 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I678 over Boat Basin Place Flushi is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I678 over Boat Basin Place Flushi 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 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 70,205 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 5,061 ft (1,542.6 m) long and 48 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 | 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I678 over Boat Basin Place Flushi built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is RTE I678 over Boat Basin Place Flushi 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 Boat Basin Place Flushi carry?
About 70,205 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE I678 over Boat Basin Place Flushi?
The structure is 5,061 ft (1,542.6 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I678 over Boat Basin Place Flushi?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.