US Bridges

RTE I495 over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE

Good

Queens County, New York · JCT GCP+I495 · Structure no. 000000001055969

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150,211
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150,211 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 191,939 by 2041. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I495
CrossesRTE 907M RTE 907M RTE
LocationJCT GCP+I495
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates40.7401, -73.84544
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150,211 (2019)
Projected traffic191,939 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$27.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is RTE I495 over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE carry?

About 150,211 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.