US Bridges

RTE I678 over 25AX 25AX E to 25AX W

Poor

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

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
789 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
10,766
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I678 over 25AX 25AX E to 25AX W is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I678 over 25AX 25AX E to 25AX W 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 10,766 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,072 by 2023. The structure is 789 ft (240.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I678
Crosses25AX 25AX E to 25AX W
LocationJCT Gcp & I678
RouteInterstate 678
Coordinates40.76286, -73.84071
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length789 ft (240.5 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,766 (2003)
Projected traffic15,072 by 2023
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$19.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I678 over 25AX 25AX E to 25AX W built?

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

What condition is RTE I678 over 25AX 25AX E to 25AX W 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I678 over 25AX 25AX E to 25AX W carry?

About 10,766 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I678 over 25AX 25AX E to 25AX W?

The structure is 789 ft (240.5 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I678 over 25AX 25AX E to 25AX W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.