US Bridges

Eliot Avenue over Queens Blvd RTE I495 Q

Fair

Queens County, New York · Under Int Ny 25 & I 495 · Structure no. 000000002248160

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,293
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eliot Avenue over Queens Blvd RTE I495 Q is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eliot Avenue over Queens Blvd RTE I495 Q in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1940, 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 5 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 2,293 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,303 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 184 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEliot Avenue
CrossesQueens Blvd RTE I495 Q
LocationUnder Int Ny 25 & I 495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73256, -73.86813
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width184 ft (56 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,293 (2019)
Projected traffic2,303 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$20.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eliot Avenue over Queens Blvd RTE I495 Q built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eliot Avenue over Queens Blvd RTE I495 Q 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Eliot Avenue over Queens Blvd RTE I495 Q carry?

About 2,293 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Eliot Avenue over Queens Blvd RTE I495 Q?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 184 ft wide.

Who owns Eliot Avenue over Queens Blvd RTE I495 Q?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.