US Bridges

RTE I678 over Cross Island Parkway Rt

Good

Queens County, New York · JCT of I678 & Crs Isl Pkw · Structure no. 000000002266160

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,365
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I678 over Cross Island Parkway Rt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I678 over Cross Island Parkway Rt in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 86 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,365 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,244 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I678
CrossesCross Island Parkway Rt
LocationJCT of I678 & Crs Isl Pkw
RouteInterstate 678
Coordinates40.78957, -73.82253
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,365 (2017)
Projected traffic13,244 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I678 over Cross Island Parkway Rt built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is RTE I678 over Cross Island Parkway Rt 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I678 over Cross Island Parkway Rt carry?

About 10,365 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE I678 over Cross Island Parkway Rt?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I678 over Cross Island Parkway Rt?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.