US Bridges

RTE I495 over 43rd ST

Fair

Queens County, New York · JCT I278 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001076269

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77,140
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over 43rd ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over 43rd ST 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 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 77,140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,569 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 183 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
Crosses43rd ST
LocationJCT I278 & I495
RouteInterstate 495
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.735, -73.92325
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width183 ft (55.7 m)
Roadway width164 ft (49.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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$18.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over 43rd ST built?

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

What condition is RTE I495 over 43rd ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over 43rd ST carry?

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

How long is RTE I495 over 43rd ST?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over 43rd ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.