US Bridges

Lie WB Servc Road over RTE I278 RTE I495

Good

Queens County, New York · JCT I278 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001076220

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,413
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lie WB Servc Road over RTE I278 RTE I495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lie WB Servc Road over RTE I278 RTE I495 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1969, 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 4,413 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,638 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLie WB Servc Road
CrossesRTE I278 RTE I495
LocationJCT I278 & I495
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates40.73445, -73.92162
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,413 (2020)
Projected traffic5,638 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lie WB Servc Road over RTE I278 RTE I495 built?

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

What condition is Lie WB Servc Road over RTE I278 RTE I495 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lie WB Servc Road over RTE I278 RTE I495 carry?

About 4,413 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lie WB Servc Road over RTE I278 RTE I495?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lie WB Servc Road over RTE I278 RTE I495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.