US Bridges

RTE I295 over H H Expwy EB

Good

Queens County, New York · JCT 495I and 295I · Structure no. 000000001055250

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,593
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I295 over H H Expwy EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I295 over H H Expwy EB 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,593 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,813 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I295
CrossesH H Expwy EB
LocationJCT 495I and 295I
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates40.74292, -73.76987
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,593 (2016)
Projected traffic14,813 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I295 over H H Expwy EB built?

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

What condition is RTE I295 over H H Expwy EB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I295 over H H Expwy EB carry?

About 11,593 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I295 over H H Expwy EB?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I295 over H H Expwy EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.