US Bridges

RTE I678 over RTE I678

Fair

Queens County, New York · .2 MI S RTE 678+RTE 27 · Structure no. 000000001075710

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,010
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I678 over RTE I678 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I678 over RTE I678 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 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 69,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,180 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I678
CrossesRTE I678
Location.2 MI S RTE 678+RTE 27
RouteInterstate 678
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.66331, -73.80227
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,010 (2021)
Projected traffic88,180 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I678 over RTE I678 built?

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

What condition is RTE I678 over RTE I678 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I678 over RTE I678 carry?

About 69,010 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE I678 over RTE I678?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I678 over RTE I678?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.