US Bridges

Shelter Rock Road over 495I495I03021029 RTE I4

Fair

Nassau County, New York · I495 - 2.8 MI NE Qns CO L · Structure no. 000000001049029

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,670
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelter Rock Road over 495I495I03021029 RTE I4 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shelter Rock Road over 495I495I03021029 RTE I4 in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 17,670 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,465 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 110 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesShelter Rock Road
Crosses495I495I03021029 RTE I4
LocationI495 - 2.8 MI NE Qns CO L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.77426, -73.67091
Functional classUrban Minor 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,670 (2020)
Projected traffic21,465 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$11.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shelter Rock Road over 495I495I03021029 RTE I4 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shelter Rock Road over 495I495I03021029 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 Shelter Rock Road over 495I495I03021029 RTE I4 carry?

About 17,670 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Shelter Rock Road over 495I495I03021029 RTE I4?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Shelter Rock Road over 495I495I03021029 RTE I4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.