RTE 495 over 74th Street
GoodQueens County, New York · 2.1 MI Ese JCT I278 &I495 · Structure no. 000000002065973
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 103,162
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 495 over 74th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 495 over 74th Street in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 103,162 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,198 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 495 over 74th Street built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 495 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 495 over 74th Street carry?
About 103,162 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 495 over 74th Street?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 495 over 74th Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.