188th Street over RTE I495 495I495IX5M141
PoorQueens County, New York · 2.8 MI E I495+RTE 678 · Structure no. 000000001055199
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,215
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
188th Street over RTE I495 495I495IX5M141 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 188th Street over RTE I495 495I495IX5M141 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 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 12,215 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,272 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 96 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 188th Street over RTE I495 495I495IX5M141 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is 188th Street over RTE I495 495I495IX5M141 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 188th Street over RTE I495 495I495IX5M141 carry?
About 12,215 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 188th Street over RTE I495 495I495IX5M141?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns 188th Street over RTE I495 495I495IX5M141?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.