US Bridges

RTE I495 over 278I278IX5M14003 RTE I2

Good

Queens County, New York · JCT I278+I495 · Structure no. 000000001076239

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77,140
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over 278I278IX5M14003 RTE I2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over 278I278IX5M14003 RTE I2 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 77,140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,569 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 208 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I495
Crosses278I278IX5M14003 RTE I2
LocationJCT I278+I495
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates40.73451, -73.9227
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width208 ft (63.4 m)
Roadway width188 ft (57.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,140 (2021)
Projected traffic98,569 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$32.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over 278I278IX5M14003 RTE I2 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE I495 over 278I278IX5M14003 RTE I2 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over 278I278IX5M14003 RTE I2 carry?

About 77,140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over 278I278IX5M14003 RTE I2?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 208 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over 278I278IX5M14003 RTE I2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.