US Bridges

RTE I495 over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w

Fair

Queens County, New York · 2 Miles E JCT I495 & I278 · Structure no. 000000001065872

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,581
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 71 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 51,581 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,599 by 2041. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
CrossesCSX Trans/Cpr&p&w
Location2 Miles E JCT I495 & I278
RouteInterstate 495
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.72813, -73.88556
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,581 (2018)
Projected traffic63,599 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$22.8 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 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE I495 over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w carry?

About 51,581 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.