US Bridges

RTE I495 over RTE I495 58th ST

Fair

Queens County, New York · .7 MI SE JCT I278 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001076189

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over RTE I495 58th ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over RTE I495 58th ST in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
CrossesRTE I495 58th ST
Location.7 MI SE JCT I278 & I495
RouteInterstate 495
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.72996, -73.91175
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
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$14.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over RTE I495 58th ST built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is RTE I495 over RTE I495 58th ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over RTE I495 58th ST carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE I495 over RTE I495 58th ST?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over RTE I495 58th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.