US Bridges

RTE I495 over 80th Street

Fair

Queens County, New York · 2.4MI Ese JCT 495I + 278I · Structure no. 000000002065983

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,324
1999 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 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,324 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,854 by 2019. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 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
Coordinates40.72842, -73.88197
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,324 (1999)
Projected traffic1,854 by 2019
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I495 over 80th Street 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over 80th Street carry?

About 1,324 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over 80th Street?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over 80th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.