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RTE I495 over RTE I495 Cemetery under

Fair

Queens County, New York · .5MI SE JCT I278+I495 · Structure no. 000000001076199

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158,270
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over RTE I495 Cemetery under is a concrete frame carrying RTE I495 over RTE I495 Cemetery under 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 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 158,270 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 221,578 by 2025. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
CrossesRTE I495 Cemetery under
Location.5MI SE JCT I278+I495
RouteInterstate 495
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73088, -73.91576
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck43 ft (13 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158,270 (2005)
Projected traffic221,578 by 2025
Trucks13%
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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over RTE I495 Cemetery under built?

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

What condition is RTE I495 over RTE I495 Cemetery under 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over RTE I495 Cemetery under carry?

About 158,270 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over RTE I495 Cemetery under?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over RTE I495 Cemetery under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.