US Bridges

RTE 25 over 678I NB Ramp 678I678IX5

Fair

Queens County, New York · JCT I678 & SH 25 · Structure no. 000000001076089

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,971
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 25 over 678I NB Ramp 678I678IX5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 25 over 678I NB Ramp 678I678IX5 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 11,971 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,027 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 180 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 25
Crosses678I NB Ramp 678I678IX5
LocationJCT I678 & SH 25
RouteCity Street 25
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70943, -73.81939
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width180 ft (54.9 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,971 (2020)
Projected traffic12,027 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$25.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 25 over 678I NB Ramp 678I678IX5 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is RTE 25 over 678I NB Ramp 678I678IX5 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 25 over 678I NB Ramp 678I678IX5 carry?

About 11,971 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 25 over 678I NB Ramp 678I678IX5?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 180 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25 over 678I NB Ramp 678I678IX5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.