RTE I495 over 23rd Street 27th Street
FairQueens County, New York · 1.2 MI NW I278+I495 · Structure no. 000000002230219
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 4,783 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 77,140
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I495 over 23rd Street 27th Street is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE I495 over 23rd Street 27th Street in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 years old, older 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 77,140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,569 by 2041. The structure is 4,783 ft (1,457.9 m) long and 90 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I495 over 23rd Street 27th Street built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is RTE I495 over 23rd Street 27th 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I495 over 23rd Street 27th Street carry?
About 77,140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE I495 over 23rd Street 27th Street?
The structure is 4,783 ft (1,457.9 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I495 over 23rd Street 27th Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.