US Bridges

Frncis Lewis Blvd over RTE I495 495I 495IX5M13

Fair

Queens County, New York · I495 at Exit 26 · Structure no. 000000001055209

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,407
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frncis Lewis Blvd over RTE I495 495I 495IX5M13 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frncis Lewis Blvd over RTE I495 495I 495IX5M13 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 11,407 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,460 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFrncis Lewis Blvd
CrossesRTE I495 495I 495IX5M13
LocationI495 at Exit 26
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74339, -73.77569
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,407 (2019)
Projected traffic11,460 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$20.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Frncis Lewis Blvd over RTE I495 495I 495IX5M13 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frncis Lewis Blvd over RTE I495 495I 495IX5M13 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Frncis Lewis Blvd over RTE I495 495I 495IX5M13 carry?

About 11,407 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Frncis Lewis Blvd over RTE I495 495I 495IX5M13?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Frncis Lewis Blvd over RTE I495 495I 495IX5M13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.