US Bridges

Union Turnpike EB over RTE I678 RTE I678 Ramp

Fair

Queens County, New York · JCT G C Pkwy & I678 · Structure no. 000000001076049

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,232
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Turnpike EB over RTE I678 RTE I678 Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Turnpike EB over RTE I678 RTE I678 Ramp in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 72 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 25,232 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,350 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 112 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUnion Turnpike EB
CrossesRTE I678 RTE I678 Ramp
LocationJCT G C Pkwy & I678
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71545, -73.82586
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,232 (2010)
Projected traffic25,350 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$17.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Turnpike EB over RTE I678 RTE I678 Ramp built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Union Turnpike EB over RTE I678 RTE I678 Ramp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Union Turnpike EB over RTE I678 RTE I678 Ramp carry?

About 25,232 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Union Turnpike EB over RTE I678 RTE I678 Ramp?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Union Turnpike EB over RTE I678 RTE I678 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.