US Bridges

RTE I295 over RTE I495 RTE I495

Fair

Queens County, New York · JCT I495+I78 · Structure no. 000000001055260

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,184
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 2001, 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 7,184 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,179 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 29 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
Coordinates40.74518, -73.76929
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,184 (2016)
Projected traffic9,179 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.2 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 2001.

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 May 2023.

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

About 7,184 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE I295 over RTE I495 RTE I495?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I295 over RTE I495 RTE I495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.