Main Street over RTE I495 RTE I495
PoorQueens County, New York · .6 MI E I495+RTE 678 · Structure no. 000000001055129
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 127 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,973
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over RTE I495 RTE I495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over RTE I495 RTE I495 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 9,973 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,019 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over RTE I495 RTE I495 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Main Street over RTE I495 RTE I495 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Main Street over RTE I495 RTE I495 carry?
About 9,973 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over RTE I495 RTE I495?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over RTE I495 RTE I495?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.