US Bridges

RTE I678 over 3rd Ave Hutchinson Rive

Fair

Queens County, New York · I678 over East River · Structure no. 000000005521229

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Suspension
Steel
Length
6,890 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
111,044
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I678 over 3rd Ave Hutchinson Rive is a steel suspension carrying RTE I678 over 3rd Ave Hutchinson Rive in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 87 years old, older 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 111,044 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,892 by 2041. The structure is 6,890 ft (2,100.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I678
Crosses3rd Ave Hutchinson Rive
LocationI678 over East River
RouteInterstate 678
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.79708, -73.82662
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+28 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length6,890 ft (2,100.1 m)
Longest span2,300 ft (701 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,044 (2011)
Projected traffic141,892 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$792.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I678 over 3rd Ave Hutchinson Rive built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is RTE I678 over 3rd Ave Hutchinson Rive 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I678 over 3rd Ave Hutchinson Rive carry?

About 111,044 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I678 over 3rd Ave Hutchinson Rive?

The structure is 6,890 ft (2,100.1 m) long with a longest span of 2,300 ft (701 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I678 over 3rd Ave Hutchinson Rive?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.