US Bridges

Marathon Parkway over RTE I495 RTE I495

Fair

Queens County, New York · .8 MI NE 495+CRS Isl Pkwy · Structure no. 000000001055400

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,318
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marathon Parkway over RTE I495 RTE I495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marathon Parkway over RTE I495 RTE I495 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,318 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,245 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMarathon Parkway
CrossesRTE I495 RTE I495
Location.8 MI NE 495+CRS Isl Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.76068, -73.73199
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,318 (2018)
Projected traffic5,245 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 Marathon Parkway over RTE I495 RTE I495 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marathon Parkway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Marathon Parkway over RTE I495 RTE I495 carry?

About 4,318 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Marathon Parkway over RTE I495 RTE I495?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Marathon Parkway over RTE I495 RTE I495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.