US Bridges

RTE I495 over RTE 907M RTE 907 RTE 9

Good

Queens County, New York · JCT GCP+I495 · Structure no. 000000001076710

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,341
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over RTE 907M RTE 907 RTE 9 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over RTE 907M RTE 907 RTE 9 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 52,341 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,881 by 2041. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
CrossesRTE 907M RTE 907 RTE 9
LocationJCT GCP+I495
RouteInterstate 495
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73977, -73.84536
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,341 (2018)
Projected traffic66,881 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$13.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over RTE 907M RTE 907 RTE 9 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is RTE I495 over RTE 907M RTE 907 RTE 9 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over RTE 907M RTE 907 RTE 9 carry?

About 52,341 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over RTE 907M RTE 907 RTE 9?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over RTE 907M RTE 907 RTE 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.