US Bridges

RTE I295 over Union Turnpike Union Tu

Fair

Queens County, New York · JCT I295 & Union Turnpike · Structure no. 000000001055549

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

About this bridge

RTE I295 over Union Turnpike Union Tu is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I295 over Union Turnpike Union Tu 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 128 ft (39 m) long and 101 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I295
CrossesUnion Turnpike Union Tu
LocationJCT I295 & Union Turnpike
RouteInterstate 295
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.7326, -73.76559
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,042 (2020)
Projected traffic84,388 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$16.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I295 over Union Turnpike Union Tu built?

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

What condition is RTE I295 over Union Turnpike Union Tu 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I295 over Union Turnpike Union Tu carry?

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

How long is RTE I295 over Union Turnpike Union Tu?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I295 over Union Turnpike Union Tu?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.