US Bridges

RTE I495 over Queens Boulevard Queens

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1.3 MI SW JCT Gcp & I495 · Structure no. 000000002066001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,078 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,534
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over Queens Boulevard Queens is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over Queens Boulevard Queens 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 2,534 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,237 by 2041. The structure is 1,078 ft (328.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
CrossesQueens Boulevard Queens
Location1.3 MI SW JCT Gcp & I495
RouteInterstate 495
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73296, -73.8687
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,078 ft (328.6 m)
Longest span247 ft (75.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,534 (2016)
Projected traffic3,237 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$33.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over Queens Boulevard Queens built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I495 over Queens Boulevard Queens 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over Queens Boulevard Queens carry?

About 2,534 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over Queens Boulevard Queens?

The structure is 1,078 ft (328.6 m) long with a longest span of 247 ft (75.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over Queens Boulevard Queens?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.