RTE I678 over Flushing Bay Promenade
PoorQueens County, New York · JCT GCP+I678 · Structure no. 000000001055913
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 5,454 ft
- 65 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 183,587
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I678 over Flushing Bay Promenade is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I678 over Flushing Bay Promenade in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 183,587 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 234,587 by 2041. The structure is 5,454 ft (1,662.4 m) long and 45 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. |
| 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 Bay Promenade built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is RTE I678 over Flushing Bay Promenade 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 Bay Promenade carry?
About 183,587 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE I678 over Flushing Bay Promenade?
The structure is 5,454 ft (1,662.4 m) long with a longest span of 304 ft (92.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I678 over Flushing Bay Promenade?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.