US Bridges

Meadow Lake Bridge over RTE I495 RTE I495 RTE

Fair

Queens County, New York · .2 MI NE JCT Gcp & I495 · Structure no. 000000001055070

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
666 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Lake Bridge over RTE I495 RTE I495 RTE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadow Lake Bridge over RTE I495 RTE I495 RTE in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1963, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 666 ft (203 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadow Lake Bridge
CrossesRTE I495 RTE I495 RTE
Location.2 MI NE JCT Gcp & I495
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.7414, -73.84237
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length666 ft (203 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$28.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadow Lake Bridge over RTE I495 RTE I495 RTE built?

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

What condition is Meadow Lake Bridge over RTE I495 RTE I495 RTE 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Meadow Lake Bridge over RTE I495 RTE I495 RTE carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Meadow Lake Bridge over RTE I495 RTE I495 RTE?

The structure is 666 ft (203 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Lake Bridge over RTE I495 RTE I495 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.