US Bridges

RTE I495 over Flushing Meadow

Fair

Queens County, New York · North JCT of I495 & I678 · Structure no. 00000000105578E

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
359 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,011
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over Flushing Meadow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over Flushing Meadow in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 5 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 4,011 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,125 by 2041. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
CrossesFlushing Meadow
LocationNorth JCT of I495 & I678
RouteInterstate 495
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74818, -73.83427
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,011 (2020)
Projected traffic5,125 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over Flushing Meadow built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is RTE I495 over Flushing Meadow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over Flushing Meadow carry?

About 4,011 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over Flushing Meadow?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over Flushing Meadow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.