US Bridges

RTE I678 over RTE 25A

Fair

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

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
356 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,277
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I678 over RTE 25A is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I678 over RTE 25A 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,277 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,188 by 2023. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I678
CrossesRTE 25A
LocationJCT Gcp & I678
RouteInterstate 678
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.76305, -73.8426
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,277 (2003)
Projected traffic10,188 by 2023
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I678 over RTE 25A built?

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

What condition is RTE I678 over RTE 25A in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I678 over RTE 25A carry?

About 7,277 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I678 over RTE 25A?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I678 over RTE 25A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.