US Bridges

35th Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1.5 MI S JCT I78 & Bcip · Structure no. 000000001055450

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,184
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

35th Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 35th Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 11,184 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,586 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries35th Avenue
CrossesRTE I295 RTE I295
Location1.5 MI S JCT I78 & Bcip
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.76707, -73.78146
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,184 (2018)
Projected traffic13,586 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$9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 35th Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 35th Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295 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 35th Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295 carry?

About 11,184 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 35th Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns 35th Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.