US Bridges

RTE I495 over Relief

Good

Queens County, New York · College Point Ramp · Structure no. 00000000105578F

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,489
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over Relief 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,489 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,013 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I495
CrossesRelief
LocationCollege Point Ramp
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates40.74814, -73.83438
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,489 (2020)
Projected traffic7,013 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over Relief built?

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

What condition is RTE I495 over Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over Relief carry?

About 5,489 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over Relief?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.