US Bridges

RTE I678 over Road to Mta Maintenance

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Queens County, New York · JCT Gcp & I678 · Structure no. 000000001079882

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
798 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
139,073
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I678 over Road to Mta Maintenance is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I678 over Road to Mta Maintenance 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 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 139,073 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 146,026 by 2037. The structure is 798 ft (243.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I678
CrossesRoad to Mta Maintenance
LocationJCT Gcp & I678
RouteInterstate 678
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71647, -73.82589
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length798 ft (243.2 m)
Longest span213 ft (64.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139,073 (2017)
Projected traffic146,026 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$35.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I678 over Road to Mta Maintenance built?

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

What condition is RTE I678 over Road to Mta Maintenance 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I678 over Road to Mta Maintenance carry?

About 139,073 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE I678 over Road to Mta Maintenance?

The structure is 798 ft (243.2 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (64.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I678 over Road to Mta Maintenance?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.