US Bridges

Springfield Blvd over RTE I495 RTE I495

Fair

Queens County, New York · .9 MI NE I78+I495 · Structure no. 000000001055320

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,635
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springfield Blvd over RTE I495 RTE I495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Springfield 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 6,635 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,666 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringfield Blvd
CrossesRTE I495 RTE I495
Location.9 MI NE I78+I495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74936, -73.75687
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 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 span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,635 (2019)
Projected traffic6,666 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$10.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Springfield Blvd over RTE I495 RTE I495 built?

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

What condition is Springfield Blvd 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 June 2024.

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

About 6,635 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Springfield Blvd over RTE I495 RTE I495?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Springfield Blvd over RTE I495 RTE I495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.