US Bridges

RTE I495 over RTE I295 RTE I295 RTE

Good

Queens County, New York · JCT I495+I78 · Structure no. 000000001055290

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76,120
1989 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over RTE I295 RTE I295 RTE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over RTE I295 RTE I295 RTE 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 76,120 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,568 by 2009. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
CrossesRTE I295 RTE I295 RTE
LocationJCT I495+I78
RouteInterstate 495
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74552, -73.77226
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,120 (1989)
Projected traffic106,568 by 2009
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$12 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over RTE I295 RTE I295 RTE built?

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

What condition is RTE I495 over RTE I295 RTE I295 RTE 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 May 2023.

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

About 76,120 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over RTE I295 RTE I295 RTE?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over RTE I295 RTE I295 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.