US Bridges

RTE I295 over RTE I495 RTE I495

Fair

Queens County, New York · JCT I495+I78 · Structure no. 000000001055210

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,907
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I295 over RTE I495 RTE I495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I295 over RTE I495 RTE I495 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 16,907 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,603 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I295
CrossesRTE I495 RTE I495
LocationJCT I495+I78
RouteInterstate 295
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74346, -73.77442
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,907 (2016)
Projected traffic21,603 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I295 over RTE I495 RTE I495 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE I295 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I295 over RTE I495 RTE I495 carry?

About 16,907 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I295 over RTE I495 RTE I495?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I295 over RTE I495 RTE I495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.