US Bridges

RTE I495 over 495I495IX5C14A04 RTE I4

Poor

Queens County, New York · 0.9 MI W JCT I278 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001055009

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
3,740 ft
40 main spans
Daily traffic
103,162
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over 495I495IX5C14A04 RTE I4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over 495I495IX5C14A04 RTE I4 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 103,162 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,198 by 2041. The structure is 3,740 ft (1,140 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
Crosses495I495IX5C14A04 RTE I4
Location0.9 MI W JCT I278 & I495
RouteInterstate 495
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73196, -73.91907
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans40
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,740 ft (1,140 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,162 (2018)
Projected traffic127,198 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$285.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over 495I495IX5C14A04 RTE I4 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I495 over 495I495IX5C14A04 RTE I4 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over 495I495IX5C14A04 RTE I4 carry?

About 103,162 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over 495I495IX5C14A04 RTE I4?

The structure is 3,740 ft (1,140 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over 495I495IX5C14A04 RTE I4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.