US Bridges

RTE I678 over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE

Poor

Queens County, New York · JCT GCP+I678 · Structure no. 000000001075930

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
845 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I678 over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I678 over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 62 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I678
CrossesRTE 907M RTE 907M RTE
LocationJCT GCP+I678
RouteCity Street 678
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75956, -73.85619
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length845 ft (257.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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$29.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I678 over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE I678 over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I678 over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE I678 over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE?

The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I678 over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.