US Bridges

RTE I495 over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w

Good

Queens County, New York · 2 Miles E JCT I495 & I278 · Structure no. 000000001065873

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,544
2001 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 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 53,544 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,962 by 2021. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRTE I495
CrossesCSX Trans/Cpr&p&w
Location2 Miles E JCT I495 & I278
RouteCity Street 495
Coordinates40.72805, -73.88554
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,544 (2001)
Projected traffic74,962 by 2021
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
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$5 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 October 2024.

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

About 53,544 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 4% 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 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.