US Bridges

RTE I295 over 73rd Ave

Fair

Queens County, New York · .5 MI SE I495+I78 · Structure no. 000000001055529

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66,042
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I295 over 73rd Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I295 over 73rd Ave in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 66,042 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,388 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I295
Crosses73rd Ave
Location.5 MI SE I495+I78
RouteInterstate 295
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73765, -73.76854
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,042 (2020)
Projected traffic84,388 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$12.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I295 over 73rd Ave built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I295 over 73rd Ave 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I295 over 73rd Ave carry?

About 66,042 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE I295 over 73rd Ave?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I295 over 73rd Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.