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Queens County, NY · Structure #000000001055789

RTE I678

RTE I678 in JCT I495+Rte 678, Queens County, New York received a condition grade of C (45/100). Built in 1963, the bridge carries 127K vehicles daily on RTE I678 over Flushing Creek Meadow L. It is classified as structurally deficient.

C
45/100
45
Condition Score
127K
Daily Traffic
1963
Year Built
3001.7m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
5/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructurePoor
4/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
5/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
RTE I678
Crosses Over
Flushing Creek Meadow L
State
New York
County
Queens County
Location
JCT I495+Rte 678
Year Built
1963
Reconstructed
2022
Age
63 years
Daily Traffic
127,491
Lanes
6
Length
3001.7 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000001055789

About This Bridge

RTE I678 is a 63-year-old bridge located JCT I495+Rte 678 in Queens County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I678 over Flushing Creek Meadow L with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 127K vehicles per day. Built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2022, the structure spans 3001.7 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (45/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 4/9 (poor), and substructure 5/9 (fair). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

JCT I495+Rte 678, Queens County, New York

40.738997, -73.836833

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Frequently Asked Questions

RTE I678 has a Condition Score of 45/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 4/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

RTE I678 was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2022, making it 63 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

RTE I678 carries approximately 127K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 3001.7 meters long and located on RTE I678 in JCT I495+Rte 678, Queens County, New York.

Yes, RTE I678 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

RTE I678 is located JCT I495+Rte 678 in Queens County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I678 over Flushing Creek Meadow L. Its coordinates are 40.738997, -73.836833. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

RTE I678 carries RTE I678 over Flushing Creek Meadow L. The bridge is 3001.7 meters long and was built in 1963, with reconstruction in 2022.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.