US Bridges

RTE I495 over RTE I678 Flushing River

Fair

Queens County, New York · JCT I495+RTE 678 · Structure no. 000000001055090

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
405 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
27,474
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over RTE I678 Flushing River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over RTE I678 Flushing River in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 27,474 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,106 by 2041. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
CrossesRTE I678 Flushing River
LocationJCT I495+RTE 678
RouteInterstate 495
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74408, -73.83839
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,474 (2020)
Projected traffic35,106 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$13.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over RTE I678 Flushing River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I495 over RTE I678 Flushing River 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 RTE I495 over RTE I678 Flushing River carry?

About 27,474 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over RTE I678 Flushing River?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over RTE I678 Flushing River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.