US Bridges

RTE I495 over Searingtown Road Searin

Fair

Nassau County, New York · I495 -3.4 MI NE Qns CO LN · Structure no. 000000001049039

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170,756
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over Searingtown Road Searin is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE I495 over Searingtown Road Searin in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 170,756 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 179,293 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 151 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I495
CrossesSearingtown Road Searin
LocationI495 -3.4 MI NE Qns CO LN
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates40.77955, -73.66162
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width151 ft (46 m)
Roadway width139 ft (42.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170,756 (2020)
Projected traffic179,293 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$15.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over Searingtown Road Searin built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is RTE I495 over Searingtown Road Searin 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over Searingtown Road Searin carry?

About 170,756 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over Searingtown Road Searin?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over Searingtown Road Searin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.