US Bridges

RTE 678 over JFK-JJ1

Fair

Queens County, New York · South of Jfk · Structure no. 000000005525160

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,010
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 678 over JFK-JJ1 is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 678 over JFK-JJ1 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 678
CrossesJFK-JJ1
LocationSouth of Jfk
RouteU.S. Route 678
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.64635, -73.80113
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,010 (2021)
Projected traffic88,180 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 678 over JFK-JJ1 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 678 over JFK-JJ1 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 678 over JFK-JJ1 carry?

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

How long is RTE 678 over JFK-JJ1?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns RTE 678 over JFK-JJ1?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.