US Bridges

RTE I878 over RTE 907D RTE 907D

Fair

Queens County, New York · 2 MI W I678 & Belt Pkwy · Structure no. 000000002231560

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70,819
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I878 over RTE 907D RTE 907D is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I878 over RTE 907D RTE 907D in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 70,819 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,151 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I878
CrossesRTE 907D RTE 907D
Location2 MI W I678 & Belt Pkwy
RouteInterstate 878
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.66692, -73.83882
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,819 (2011)
Projected traffic71,151 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$18.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I878 over RTE 907D RTE 907D built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I878 over RTE 907D RTE 907D 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I878 over RTE 907D RTE 907D carry?

About 70,819 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE I878 over RTE 907D RTE 907D?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I878 over RTE 907D RTE 907D?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.