US Bridges

RTE I678 over Service Road U-Turn S/B

Fair

Queens County, New York · .7 MI NE JCT I678 & SH 25 · Structure no. 000000001065181

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,108 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
8,453
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I678 over Service Road U-Turn S/B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I678 over Service Road U-Turn S/B 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 5 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 8,453 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,537 by 2037. The structure is 1,108 ft (337.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I678
CrossesService Road U-Turn S/B
Location.7 MI NE JCT I678 & SH 25
RouteInterstate 678
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.77144, -73.83342
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans11 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,108 ft (337.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,453 (2015)
Projected traffic8,537 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$55.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I678 over Service Road U-Turn S/B built?

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

What condition is RTE I678 over Service Road U-Turn S/B 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I678 over Service Road U-Turn S/B carry?

About 8,453 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE I678 over Service Road U-Turn S/B?

The structure is 1,108 ft (337.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I678 over Service Road U-Turn S/B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.