US Bridges

I495 WB to Grn Pt over RTE I278 I495WB to I278

Good

Queens County, New York · JCT I278 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001078620

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,348
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I495 WB to Grn Pt over RTE I278 I495WB to I278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I495 WB to Grn Pt over RTE I278 I495WB to I278 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 18,348 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,623 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI495 WB to Grn Pt
CrossesRTE I278 I495WB to I278
LocationJCT I278 & I495
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.73469, -73.92231
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,348 (2016)
Projected traffic22,623 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I495 WB to Grn Pt over RTE I278 I495WB to I278 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I495 WB to Grn Pt over RTE I278 I495WB to I278 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 I495 WB to Grn Pt over RTE I278 I495WB to I278 carry?

About 18,348 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I495 WB to Grn Pt over RTE I278 I495WB to I278?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I495 WB to Grn Pt over RTE I278 I495WB to I278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.