US Bridges

RTE I678 over RTE I678 RTE I678 678I

Fair

Queens County, New York · .4 MI S RTE 678+I495 · Structure no. 000000001075270

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
894 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
828
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I678 over RTE I678 RTE I678 678I is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I678 over RTE I678 RTE I678 678I in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 828 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,058 by 2041. The structure is 894 ft (272.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I678
CrossesRTE I678 RTE I678 678I
Location.4 MI S RTE 678+I495
RouteInterstate 678
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.737, -73.83661
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length894 ft (272.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic828 (2016)
Projected traffic1,058 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$18.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I678 over RTE I678 RTE I678 678I built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I678 over RTE I678 RTE I678 678I 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I678 over RTE I678 RTE I678 678I carry?

About 828 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I678 over RTE I678 RTE I678 678I?

The structure is 894 ft (272.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I678 over RTE I678 RTE I678 678I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.