US Bridges

RTE I495 over RTE I495 RTE I495

Fair

Queens County, New York · JCT I495+I78 · Structure no. 000000001055220

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,782
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over RTE I495 RTE I495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over RTE I495 RTE I495 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 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 2,782 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,554 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I495
CrossesRTE I495 RTE I495
LocationJCT I495+I78
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates40.74384, -73.77237
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,782 (2020)
Projected traffic3,554 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over RTE I495 RTE I495 built?

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

What condition is RTE I495 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 July 2023.

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

About 2,782 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over RTE I495 RTE I495?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over RTE I495 RTE I495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.