RTE I495 over Eliot Ave Queens Blvd S
GoodQueens County, New York · 1.3 MI SW JCT Gcp & I495 · Structure no. 000000002066012
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 684 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,822
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I495 over Eliot Ave Queens Blvd S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over Eliot Ave Queens Blvd S 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 5,822 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,178 by 2041. The structure is 684 ft (208.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I495 over Eliot Ave Queens Blvd S built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I495 over Eliot Ave Queens Blvd S 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 Eliot Ave Queens Blvd S carry?
About 5,822 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE I495 over Eliot Ave Queens Blvd S?
The structure is 684 ft (208.5 m) long with a longest span of 340 ft (103.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I495 over Eliot Ave Queens Blvd S?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.