US Bridges

Rocky Hill Road over RTE I295 RTE I295

Fair

Queens County, New York · 2.6 MI S JCT I78 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001055500

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,294
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Hill Road over RTE I295 RTE I295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rocky Hill Road 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 9,294 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,237 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Hill Road
CrossesRTE I295 RTE I295
Location2.6 MI S JCT I78 & I495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75326, -73.77588
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,294 (2019)
Projected traffic18,237 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$8.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Hill Road over RTE I295 RTE I295 built?

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

What condition is Rocky Hill Road 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 Rocky Hill Road over RTE I295 RTE I295 carry?

About 9,294 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Hill Road over RTE I295 RTE I295?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Hill Road over RTE I295 RTE I295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.