US Bridges

RTE I295 over Motor Pkwy (ped)

Fair

Queens County, New York · 0.7 MI S JCT I295 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001072009

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
187 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66,042
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I295 over Motor Pkwy (ped) is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I295 over Motor Pkwy (ped) in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 66,042 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,388 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I295
CrossesMotor Pkwy (ped)
Location0.7 MI S JCT I295 & I495
RouteInterstate 295
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.7354, -73.76746
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,042 (2020)
Projected traffic84,388 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$17.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I295 over Motor Pkwy (ped) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I295 over Motor Pkwy (ped) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I295 over Motor Pkwy (ped) carry?

About 66,042 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE I295 over Motor Pkwy (ped)?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns RTE I295 over Motor Pkwy (ped)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.