US Bridges

RTE 678 over Jictce Jfk Expressway R

Good

Queens County, New York · Jfk Int Airport · Structure no. 000000005522230

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
356 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 678 over Jictce Jfk Expressway R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 678 over Jictce Jfk Expressway R in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 678
CrossesJictce Jfk Expressway R
LocationJfk Int Airport
RouteCity Street 678
Coordinates40.64493, -73.78679
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
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

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$15.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 678 over Jictce Jfk Expressway R built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 678 over Jictce Jfk Expressway R 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 678 over Jictce Jfk Expressway R carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE 678 over Jictce Jfk Expressway R?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 678 over Jictce Jfk Expressway R?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.