48th Street over RTE I495 RTE I495 Lie
FairQueens County, New York · .3MI SE JCT I278+I495 · Structure no. 000000001065900
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,887
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
48th Street over RTE I495 RTE I495 Lie is a concrete frame carrying 48th Street over RTE I495 RTE I495 Lie in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 8,887 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,795 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 48th Street over RTE I495 RTE I495 Lie built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is 48th Street over RTE I495 RTE I495 Lie 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 48th Street over RTE I495 RTE I495 Lie carry?
About 8,887 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is 48th Street over RTE I495 RTE I495 Lie?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns 48th Street over RTE I495 RTE I495 Lie?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.