US Bridges

Tunnel Ent Street over RTE I495

Fair

New York County, New York · 0.6MI SW JCT East R &495I · Structure no. 000000005521960

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tunnel Ent Street over RTE I495 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tunnel Ent Street over RTE I495 in New York County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTunnel Ent Street
CrossesRTE I495
Location0.6MI SW JCT East R &495I
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.74608, -73.97372
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$10.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tunnel Ent Street over RTE I495 built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Tunnel Ent Street over RTE I495 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 Tunnel Ent Street over RTE I495 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Tunnel Ent Street over RTE I495?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Tunnel Ent Street over RTE I495?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.