US Bridges

Bell Blvd over RTE I495 RTE I495

Poor

Queens County, New York · .6 MI NE JCT I295 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001055319

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,558
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Blvd over RTE I495 RTE I495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell Blvd over RTE I495 RTE I495 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 7,558 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,181 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBell Blvd
CrossesRTE I495 RTE I495
Location.6 MI NE JCT I295 & I495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74759, -73.76141
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,558 (2017)
Projected traffic9,181 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$13.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Blvd over RTE I495 RTE I495 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Blvd over RTE I495 RTE I495 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bell Blvd over RTE I495 RTE I495 carry?

About 7,558 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bell Blvd over RTE I495 RTE I495?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Blvd over RTE I495 RTE I495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.