RTE I495 over RTE I295 RTE I295
PoorQueens County, New York · JCT I495+I78 · Structure no. 000000001055249
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 133 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,907
- 2016 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, 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 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 16,907 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,603 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 115 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 RTE I495 over RTE I295 RTE I295 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I495 over RTE I295 RTE I295 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I495 over RTE I295 RTE I295 carry?
About 16,907 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE I495 over RTE I295 RTE I295?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I495 over RTE I295 RTE I295?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.