US Bridges

Greenpoint Avenue over RTE I495 RTE I495

Fair

Queens County, New York · .6 MI NW JCT I278 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001065880

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,544
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenpoint Avenue over RTE I495 RTE I495 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenpoint Avenue over RTE I495 RTE I495 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 56 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 13,544 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,607 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenpoint Avenue
CrossesRTE I495 RTE I495
Location.6 MI NW JCT I278 & I495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73693, -73.93132
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,544 (2019)
Projected traffic13,607 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$18.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenpoint Avenue over RTE I495 RTE I495 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Greenpoint Avenue over RTE I495 RTE I495 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Greenpoint Avenue over RTE I495 RTE I495 carry?

About 13,544 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Greenpoint Avenue over RTE I495 RTE I495?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Greenpoint Avenue over RTE I495 RTE I495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.