US Bridges

2nd Avenue over RTE I495

Fair

New York County, New York · 0.7MI SW JCT East R &495I · Structure no. 000000005521970

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,518
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

2nd Avenue over RTE I495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Avenue 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 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 26,518 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,642 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries2nd Avenue
CrossesRTE I495
Location0.7MI SW JCT East R &495I
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74649, -73.97461
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,518 (2019)
Projected traffic26,642 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$14.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Avenue over RTE I495 built?

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

What condition is 2nd Avenue 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 2nd Avenue over RTE I495 carry?

About 26,518 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Avenue over RTE I495?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Avenue over RTE I495?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.