US Bridges

RTE I295 over RTE I295 RTE I295 RTE

Fair

Queens County, New York · JCT GCP+I295 · Structure no. 000000001076311

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I295 over RTE I295 RTE I295 RTE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I295 over RTE I295 RTE I295 RTE in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 62 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I295
CrossesRTE I295 RTE I295 RTE
LocationJCT GCP+I295
RouteInterstate 295
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.72636, -73.757
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I295 over RTE I295 RTE I295 RTE built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE I295 over RTE I295 RTE I295 RTE 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I295 over RTE I295 RTE I295 RTE carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE I295 over RTE I295 RTE I295 RTE?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I295 over RTE I295 RTE I295 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.