US Bridges

RTE 495 over 495 Ix (southbound)

Fair

New York County, New York · In West Manhattan · Structure no. 000000005523920

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 495 over 495 Ix (southbound) is a concrete frame carrying RTE 495 over 495 Ix (southbound) in New York County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 175 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 495
Crosses495 Ix (southbound)
LocationIn West Manhattan
RouteCity Street 495
Coordinates40.75491, -73.99691
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$11.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 495 over 495 Ix (southbound) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 495 over 495 Ix (southbound) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 495 over 495 Ix (southbound) carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE 495 over 495 Ix (southbound)?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 495 over 495 Ix (southbound)?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.