US Bridges

RTE 878 over Lefferts Blvd

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1.1 MI W RTE 678+I78 · Structure no. 000000001075700

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,787
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 878 over Lefferts Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 878 over Lefferts Blvd 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 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 50,787 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,620 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 878
CrossesLefferts Blvd
Location1.1 MI W RTE 678+I78
RouteInterstate 878
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.66389, -73.82287
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 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$8.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 878 over Lefferts Blvd built?

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

What condition is RTE 878 over Lefferts Blvd 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 878 over Lefferts Blvd carry?

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

How long is RTE 878 over Lefferts Blvd?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 878 over Lefferts Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.