US Bridges

RTE I495 over 80th Street

Good

Queens County, New York · 2.4MI Ese JCT 495I & 278I · Structure no. 000000002065981

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over 80th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over 80th Street 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 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I495
Crosses80th Street
Location2.4MI Ese JCT 495I & 278I
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates40.72879, -73.88227
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over 80th Street built?

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

What condition is RTE I495 over 80th 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 80th Street carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE I495 over 80th Street?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over 80th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.