US Bridges

RTE I295 over Cross Island Parkway CR

Fair

Queens County, New York · 295I over East River · Structure no. 000000005521269

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Suspension
Steel
Length
11,250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
92,348
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I295 over Cross Island Parkway CR is a steel suspension carrying RTE I295 over Cross Island Parkway CR in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 64 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 92,348 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,002 by 2041. The structure is 11,250 ft (3,429 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I295
CrossesCross Island Parkway CR
Location295I over East River
RouteInterstate 295
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.80466, -73.79373
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
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+57 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length11,250 ft (3,429 m)
Longest span1,800 ft (548.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,348 (2021)
Projected traffic118,002 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$792.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I295 over Cross Island Parkway CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is RTE I295 over Cross Island Parkway CR 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 I295 over Cross Island Parkway CR carry?

About 92,348 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I295 over Cross Island Parkway CR?

The structure is 11,250 ft (3,429 m) long with a longest span of 1,800 ft (548.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I295 over Cross Island Parkway CR?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.