US Bridges

RTE I495 over 108th Street

Good

Queens County, New York · In Corona · Structure no. 000000001055019

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
214,103
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over 108th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over 108th Street in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 62 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 214,103 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 263,988 by 2041. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 131 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I495
Crosses108th Street
LocationIn Corona
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates40.73726, -73.8519
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width131 ft (40 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214,103 (2020)
Projected traffic263,988 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$18.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over 108th Street built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is RTE I495 over 108th Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over 108th Street carry?

About 214,103 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over 108th Street?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over 108th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.