US Bridges

RTE I495 over Junction Blvd

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1 MI SW JCT Gcpkwy & I495 · Structure no. 000000001055372

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107,052
2020 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 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 68 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 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 107,052 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,994 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
CrossesJunction Blvd
Location1 MI SW JCT Gcpkwy & I495
RouteInterstate 495
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73394, -73.86446
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,052 (2020)
Projected traffic131,994 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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$17.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over Junction Blvd built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over Junction Blvd carry?

About 107,052 vehicles per day (2020 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 119 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over Junction Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.