RTE 678 over Van Wyck Expressway Ramp
FairQueens County, New York · Jfk Int Airport · Structure no. 000000005522650
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 669 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69,010
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE 678 over Van Wyck Expressway Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 678 over Van Wyck Expressway Ramp 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 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 69,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,180 by 2041. The structure is 669 ft (203.9 m) long and 57 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 678 over Van Wyck Expressway Ramp built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 678 over Van Wyck Expressway Ramp 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 678 over Van Wyck Expressway Ramp carry?
About 69,010 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 678 over Van Wyck Expressway Ramp?
The structure is 669 ft (203.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 678 over Van Wyck Expressway Ramp?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.