US Bridges

RTE I678 over 678I 678IX5MR07B1

Good

Queens County, New York · JCT I678 & SH 25 · Structure no. 000000001076449

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
166,433
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I678 over 678I 678IX5MR07B1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I678 over 678I 678IX5MR07B1 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 166,433 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 212,668 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I678
Crosses678I 678IX5MR07B1
LocationJCT I678 & SH 25
RouteInterstate 678
Coordinates40.70849, -73.81952
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166,433 (2018)
Projected traffic212,668 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$25.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I678 over 678I 678IX5MR07B1 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is RTE I678 over 678I 678IX5MR07B1 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I678 over 678I 678IX5MR07B1 carry?

About 166,433 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE I678 over 678I 678IX5MR07B1?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I678 over 678I 678IX5MR07B1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.