RTE I495 over 74th Street
GoodQueens County, New York · 2.1 E&e JCT 278I + 495I · Structure no. 000000002065972
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I495 over 74th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over 74th Street in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,000 by 2029. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I495 over 74th Street built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is RTE I495 over 74th Street 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 RTE I495 over 74th Street carry?
About 65,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE I495 over 74th Street?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I495 over 74th Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.