US Bridges

RTE I878 over 134th Street

Fair

Queens County, New York · .2 MI W RTE 678+I78 · Structure no. 000000001075620

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,787
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I878 over 134th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I878 over 134th Street in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 50,787 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,620 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I878
Crosses134th Street
Location.2 MI W RTE 678+I78
RouteInterstate 878
Coordinates40.66495, -73.80612
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,787 (2020)
Projected traffic62,620 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$7.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I878 over 134th Street built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is RTE I878 over 134th Street 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 I878 over 134th Street carry?

About 50,787 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE I878 over 134th Street?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I878 over 134th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.