US Bridges

RTE I495 over Bqe NB to Lie WB

Good

Queens County, New York · JCT I278 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001076209

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103,162
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over Bqe NB to Lie WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over Bqe NB to Lie WB in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 103,162 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,198 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I495
CrossesBqe NB to Lie WB
LocationJCT I278 & I495
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates40.73365, -73.92132
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width141 ft (43 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,162 (2018)
Projected traffic127,198 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
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$19.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over Bqe NB to Lie WB built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is RTE I495 over Bqe NB to Lie WB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over Bqe NB to Lie WB carry?

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

How long is RTE I495 over Bqe NB to Lie WB?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over Bqe NB to Lie WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.