US Bridges

164th Street over RTE I495 RTE I495

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1.8 MI SE I495+RTE 678 · Structure no. 000000001055169

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,496
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

164th Street over RTE I495 RTE I495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 164th Street over RTE I495 RTE I495 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 14,496 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,724 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries164th Street
CrossesRTE I495 RTE I495
Location1.8 MI SE I495+RTE 678
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.73833, -73.80456
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,496 (2019)
Projected traffic15,724 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$14.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 164th Street over RTE I495 RTE I495 built?

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

What condition is 164th Street over RTE I495 RTE I495 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 164th Street over RTE I495 RTE I495 carry?

About 14,496 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 164th Street over RTE I495 RTE I495?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns 164th Street over RTE I495 RTE I495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.