US Bridges

53rd Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295

Fair

Queens County, New York · .4 MI NW I78+I495 · Structure no. 000000001055510

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
4,869
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

53rd Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 53rd 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 4,869 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,817 by 2039. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries53rd Avenue
CrossesRTE I295 RTE I295
Location.4 MI NW I78+I495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74989, -73.77417
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 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 width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,869 (2019)
Projected traffic6,817 by 2039
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$10.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 53rd Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295 built?

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

What condition is 53rd 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 53rd Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295 carry?

About 4,869 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 53rd 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 72 ft wide.

Who owns 53rd Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.