US Bridges

RTE 25A over 678I X5M1 1075 678I X5M

Poor

Queens County, New York · 0.1 MI E I678 + Route 25A · Structure no. 000000002055802

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,461 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
21,334
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 25A over 678I X5M1 1075 678I X5M is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 25A over 678I X5M1 1075 678I X5M in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 21,334 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,434 by 2041. The structure is 1,461 ft (445.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 25A
Crosses678I X5M1 1075 678I X5M
Location0.1 MI E I678 + Route 25A
RouteState Highway 25A
Coordinates40.76281, -73.83642
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans19 (+21 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,461 ft (445.3 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,334 (2019)
Projected traffic21,434 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$60.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 25A over 678I X5M1 1075 678I X5M built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 25A over 678I X5M1 1075 678I X5M in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 25A over 678I X5M1 1075 678I X5M carry?

About 21,334 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 25A over 678I X5M1 1075 678I X5M?

The structure is 1,461 ft (445.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25A over 678I X5M1 1075 678I X5M?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.