US Bridges

RTE I495 over Maurice Avenue

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1 MI SE JCT I278 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001065919

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103,162
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over Maurice Avenue is a concrete frame carrying RTE I495 over Maurice Avenue in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 103,162 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,198 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 183 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
CrossesMaurice Avenue
Location1 MI SE JCT I278 & I495
RouteInterstate 495
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.7274, -73.90718
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width183 ft (55.7 m)
Roadway width170 ft (51.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,162 (2018)
Projected traffic127,198 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over Maurice Avenue built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE I495 over Maurice Avenue 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over Maurice Avenue carry?

About 103,162 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over Maurice Avenue?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over Maurice Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.