US Bridges

RTE I495 over Woodhaven Blvd Woodhave

Good

Queens County, New York · 1.5 MI SW JCT Gcp & I495 · Structure no. 000000002066002

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
107,052
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over Woodhaven Blvd Woodhave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over Woodhaven Blvd Woodhave in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 107,052 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,994 by 2041. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 114 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I495
CrossesWoodhaven Blvd Woodhave
Location1.5 MI SW JCT Gcp & I495
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates40.73167, -73.87155
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,052 (2020)
Projected traffic131,994 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$28.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over Woodhaven Blvd Woodhave built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is RTE I495 over Woodhaven Blvd Woodhave 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 Woodhaven Blvd Woodhave carry?

About 107,052 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over Woodhaven Blvd Woodhave?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over Woodhaven Blvd Woodhave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.