US Bridges

RTE 678 over North Federal Cl

Fair

Queens County, New York · At Kennedy Intl Airport · Structure no. 000000005522079

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69,010
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 678 over North Federal Cl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 678 over North Federal Cl in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 5 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 69,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,180 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 678
CrossesNorth Federal Cl
LocationAt Kennedy Intl Airport
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.65975, -73.80652
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,010 (2021)
Projected traffic88,180 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free 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$11.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 678 over North Federal Cl built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 678 over North Federal Cl 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 678 over North Federal Cl carry?

About 69,010 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 678 over North Federal Cl?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 678 over North Federal Cl?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.