US Bridges

New Hyde Park RD over 495I495I03021018 RTE I4

Fair

Nassau County, New York · I495 - 1.6 MI NE Qns C.Li · Structure no. 000000001049019

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,791
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hyde Park RD over 495I495I03021018 RTE I4 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Hyde Park RD over 495I495I03021018 RTE I4 in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 29,791 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,372 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesNew Hyde Park RD
Crosses495I495I03021018 RTE I4
LocationI495 - 1.6 MI NE Qns C.Li
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.76855, -73.69161
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,791 (2019)
Projected traffic34,372 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Hyde Park RD over 495I495I03021018 RTE I4 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hyde Park RD over 495I495I03021018 RTE I4 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does New Hyde Park RD over 495I495I03021018 RTE I4 carry?

About 29,791 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Hyde Park RD over 495I495I03021018 RTE I4?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns New Hyde Park RD over 495I495I03021018 RTE I4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.