US Bridges

RTE 678 over Jfk Relief

Good

Queens County, New York · Jfk Int Airport · Structure no. 00000000552223B

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,292
2010 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 678 over Jfk Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 678 over Jfk Relief 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.

It carries about 53,292 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,609 by 2030. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 678
CrossesJfk Relief
LocationJfk Int Airport
RouteCity Street 678
Coordinates40.64478, -73.78732
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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,292 (2010)
Projected traffic74,609 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 678 over Jfk Relief built?

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

What condition is RTE 678 over Jfk Relief 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 Jfk Relief carry?

About 53,292 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 678 over Jfk Relief?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 678 over Jfk Relief?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.