US Bridges

69th Street over RTE I495 RTE I495

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1.7 MI SE JCT I278+I495 · Structure no. 000000002065950

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

69th Street over RTE I495 RTE I495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 69th Street over RTE I495 RTE I495 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries69th Street
CrossesRTE I495 RTE I495
Location1.7 MI SE JCT I278+I495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.72523, -73.89486
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$13.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 69th Street over RTE I495 RTE I495 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is 69th Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 69th Street over RTE I495 RTE I495 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is 69th Street over RTE I495 RTE I495?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns 69th Street over RTE I495 RTE I495?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.