US Bridges

RTE I495 over RTE I295 RTE I295

Fair

Queens County, New York · JCT I495+I78 · Structure no. 000000001055230

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,782
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over RTE I295 RTE I295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over RTE I295 RTE I295 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 128 ft (39 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
CrossesRTE I295 RTE I295
LocationJCT I495+I78
RouteInterstate 495
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74483, -73.77181
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over RTE I295 RTE I295 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is RTE I495 over RTE I295 RTE I295 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 February 2024.

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

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

How long is RTE I495 over RTE I295 RTE I295?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over RTE I295 RTE I295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.