US Bridges

RTE I495 over Utopia Parkway Utopia P

Fair

Queens County, New York · 2.4 MI SE JCT I495 & I678 · Structure no. 000000001055189

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
147,370
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over Utopia Parkway Utopia P is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over Utopia Parkway Utopia P 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 6 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 147,370 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 188,309 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
CrossesUtopia Parkway Utopia P
Location2.4 MI SE JCT I495 & I678
RouteInterstate 495
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73924, -73.79285
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147,370 (2017)
Projected traffic188,309 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$17.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over Utopia Parkway Utopia P built?

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

What condition is RTE I495 over Utopia Parkway Utopia P 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over Utopia Parkway Utopia P carry?

About 147,370 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over Utopia Parkway Utopia P?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over Utopia Parkway Utopia P?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.