US Bridges

14th Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1.9 MI NE JCT I678 &SH25A · Structure no. 000000001065200

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,763
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678 is a concrete arch - deck carrying 14th Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678 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 11,763 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,818 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries14th Avenue
CrossesRTE I678 RTE I678
Location1.9 MI NE JCT I678 &SH25A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.78674, -73.82417
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,763 (2016)
Projected traffic11,818 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$29.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 14th Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678 built?

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

What condition is 14th Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 14th Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678 carry?

About 11,763 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 14th Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns 14th Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.