US Bridges

RTE I678 over 907A907AX5M21189 RTE 90

Fair

Queens County, New York · 2.1 MI NE JCT I678 & SH 2 · Structure no. 000000001065210

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183,587
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I678 over 907A907AX5M21189 RTE 90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I678 over 907A907AX5M21189 RTE 90 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 183,587 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 234,587 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I678
Crosses907A907AX5M21189 RTE 90
Location2.1 MI NE JCT I678 & SH 2
RouteInterstate 678
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.7895, -73.82248
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183,587 (2021)
Projected traffic234,587 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I678 over 907A907AX5M21189 RTE 90 built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I678 over 907A907AX5M21189 RTE 90 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I678 over 907A907AX5M21189 RTE 90 carry?

About 183,587 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE I678 over 907A907AX5M21189 RTE 90?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I678 over 907A907AX5M21189 RTE 90?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.