US Bridges

RTE 678 over Sewer

Good

Queens County, New York · NB Vwe over Nycdep Sewer · Structure no. 000000001079350

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 678 over Sewer is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 678 over Sewer in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 678
CrossesSewer
LocationNB Vwe over Nycdep Sewer
RouteInterstate 678
Coordinates40.71525, -73.82607
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 678 over Sewer built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 678 over Sewer 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 678 over Sewer carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE 678 over Sewer?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 678 over Sewer?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.