US Bridges

Cohancy Street over RTE I878

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1.8 MI W JCT I678 & I78 · Structure no. 000000001075600

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,616
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cohancy Street over RTE I878 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cohancy Street over RTE I878 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 7,616 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,251 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCohancy Street
CrossesRTE I878
Location1.8 MI W JCT I678 & I78
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66594, -73.83502
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,616 (2017)
Projected traffic9,251 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cohancy Street over RTE I878 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cohancy Street over RTE I878 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cohancy Street over RTE I878 carry?

About 7,616 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cohancy Street over RTE I878?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Cohancy Street over RTE I878?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.