US Bridges

Grand Avenue over RTE I495 RTE I495

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1.6 MI SE JCT I278 & I495 · Structure no. 000000002065940

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,837
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Avenue over RTE I495 RTE I495 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Avenue over RTE I495 RTE I495 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 15,837 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,911 by 2041. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Avenue
CrossesRTE I495 RTE I495
Location1.6 MI SE JCT I278 & I495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.72537, -73.89632
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,837 (2019)
Projected traffic15,911 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$14.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Avenue over RTE I495 RTE I495 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Avenue 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Grand Avenue over RTE I495 RTE I495 carry?

About 15,837 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Grand Avenue over RTE I495 RTE I495?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Avenue over RTE I495 RTE I495?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.