RTE I495 over From Van Wyck Expwy N/B
FairQueens County, New York · JCT I495 & I678 · Structure no. 00000000105578A
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 981 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,426
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I495 over From Van Wyck Expwy N/B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over From Van Wyck Expwy N/B 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 12,426 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,877 by 2041. The structure is 981 ft (299 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I495 over From Van Wyck Expwy N/B built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I495 over From Van Wyck Expwy N/B 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I495 over From Van Wyck Expwy N/B carry?
About 12,426 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE I495 over From Van Wyck Expwy N/B?
The structure is 981 ft (299 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I495 over From Van Wyck Expwy N/B?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.