RTE 678 over South Federal Cir
FairQueens County, New York · At Kennedy Intl Airport · Structure no. 000000005522089
- 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 South Federal Cir is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 678 over South Federal Cir 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 678 over South Federal Cir built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 678 over South Federal Cir 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 South Federal Cir carry?
About 69,010 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 678 over South Federal Cir?
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 South Federal Cir?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.