US Bridges

RTE I495 over College Pt Blvd 678I678

Fair

Queens County, New York · JCT I495+RTE 678 · Structure no. 000000001055089

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
483 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
150,211
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over College Pt Blvd 678I678 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over College Pt Blvd 678I678 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 150,211 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 191,939 by 2041. The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
CrossesCollege Pt Blvd 678I678
LocationJCT I495+RTE 678
RouteInterstate 495
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74331, -73.83731
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length483 ft (147.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck26 ft (8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150,211 (2019)
Projected traffic191,939 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$35.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over College Pt Blvd 678I678 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I495 over College Pt Blvd 678I678 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over College Pt Blvd 678I678 carry?

About 150,211 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over College Pt Blvd 678I678?

The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over College Pt Blvd 678I678?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.