US Bridges

36th Street over RTE I495

Good

New York County, New York · 0.8MI SW JCT East R &495I · Structure no. 000000005521930

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,184
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

36th Street over RTE I495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 36th Street over RTE I495 in New York County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 15,184 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,795 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries36th Street
CrossesRTE I495
Location0.8MI SW JCT East R &495I
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.74663, -73.97632
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,184 (2020)
Projected traffic29,795 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 36th Street over RTE I495 built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is 36th Street over RTE I495 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 36th Street over RTE I495 carry?

About 15,184 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 36th Street over RTE I495?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns 36th Street over RTE I495?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.