US Bridges

RTE I495 over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w

Good

Queens County, New York · 2 Miles E JCT I495 & I278 · Structure no. 000000001065871

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158,270
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 158,270 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 221,578 by 2025. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRTE I495
CrossesCSX Trans/Cpr&p&w
Location2 Miles E JCT I495 & I278
RouteState Lands Road 495
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.7285, -73.88565
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158,270 (2005)
Projected traffic221,578 by 2025
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I495 over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w 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 CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w carry?

About 158,270 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.