US Bridges

RTE I495 over Community Drive

Fair

Nassau County, New York · I495 - .9 MI NE Qns CO LN · Structure no. 000000001049009

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158,014
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over Community Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over Community Drive in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 158,014 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 165,914 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
CrossesCommunity Drive
LocationI495 - .9 MI NE Qns CO LN
RouteInterstate 495
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.76917, -73.70383
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158,014 (2020)
Projected traffic165,914 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$14.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over Community Drive built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I495 over Community Drive 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over Community Drive carry?

About 158,014 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over Community Drive?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over Community Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.