US Bridges

RTE I678 over Ramp to 25AX WB

PoorPosted for load

Queens County, New York · JCT Gcp & I678 · Structure no. 00000000105591B

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
699 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
9,225
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I678 over Ramp to 25AX WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I678 over Ramp to 25AX WB 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,225 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,915 by 2023. The structure is 699 ft (213.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I678
CrossesRamp to 25AX WB
LocationJCT Gcp & I678
RouteInterstate 678
Coordinates40.76063, -73.84611
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length699 ft (213.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,225 (2003)
Projected traffic12,915 by 2023
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$17.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I678 over Ramp to 25AX WB built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is RTE I678 over Ramp to 25AX WB 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 Ramp to 25AX WB carry?

About 9,225 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I678 over Ramp to 25AX WB?

The structure is 699 ft (213.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I678 over Ramp to 25AX WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.