US Bridges

East Hampton Blvd over RTE I495 RTE I495

Fair

Queens County, New York · .2 MI SW JCT Ci PKWY&I495 · Structure no. 000000001055340

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,972
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Hampton Blvd over RTE I495 RTE I495 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Hampton Blvd over RTE I495 RTE I495 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 18,972 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,047 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Hampton Blvd
CrossesRTE I495 RTE I495
Location.2 MI SW JCT Ci PKWY&I495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75207, -73.74695
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,972 (2019)
Projected traffic23,047 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 East Hampton Blvd over RTE I495 RTE I495 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Hampton 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does East Hampton Blvd over RTE I495 RTE I495 carry?

About 18,972 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Hampton Blvd over RTE I495 RTE I495?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns East Hampton Blvd over RTE I495 RTE I495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.