RTE I495 over 74th Street

Good Condition71 years old65,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew York
CountyQueens
Location2.1 E&e Jct 278i + 495i
CarriesRTE I495
Crosses74th Street
Coordinates40.72752, -73.88723

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length101.0 ft (30.8 m)
Max Span97.8 ft (29.8 m)
Deck Width121.1 ft (36.9 m)
Deck Area1136.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1955 (reconstructed 1995)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic65,000 (2009)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge7
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000002065972

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