RTE I495 over Bqe Ramp WB 43rd Street
GoodQueens County, New York · JCT I278 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001076250
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 927 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,348
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I495 over Bqe Ramp WB 43rd Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over Bqe Ramp WB 43rd Street 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 18,348 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,623 by 2041. The structure is 927 ft (282.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I495 over Bqe Ramp WB 43rd Street 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 Ramp WB 43rd Street 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I495 over Bqe Ramp WB 43rd Street carry?
About 18,348 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE I495 over Bqe Ramp WB 43rd Street?
The structure is 927 ft (282.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I495 over Bqe Ramp WB 43rd Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.