US Bridges

RTE I495 over Junction Blvd

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1.1 MI SW Gcp + 495I · Structure no. 000000001055371

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93,374
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over Junction Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over Junction Blvd in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 93,374 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I495
CrossesJunction Blvd
Location1.1 MI SW Gcp + 495I
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates40.73406, -73.86452
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,374 (2011)
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over Junction Blvd built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I495 over Junction Blvd 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over Junction Blvd carry?

About 93,374 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over Junction Blvd?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over Junction Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.