US Bridges

Hamilton Place over RTE I495 RTE I495

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1.4 MI SE JCT I278 & I495 · Structure no. 000000002065930

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,209
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Place over RTE I495 RTE I495 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamilton Place over RTE I495 RTE I495 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 70 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 5,209 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,293 by 2038. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHamilton Place
CrossesRTE I495 RTE I495
Location1.4 MI SE JCT I278 & I495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.72567, -73.89968
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,209 (2018)
Projected traffic7,293 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$13.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamilton Place over RTE I495 RTE I495 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Hamilton Place over RTE I495 RTE I495 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hamilton Place over RTE I495 RTE I495 carry?

About 5,209 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Place over RTE I495 RTE I495?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Place over RTE I495 RTE I495?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.