US Bridges

RTE I495 over Willis Avenue

Fair

Nassau County, New York · I495 - 4.1 MI NE Qns Cl · Structure no. 000000001049049

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190,184
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over Willis Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over Willis Avenue in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 190,184 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 199,693 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 137 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I495
CrossesWillis Avenue
LocationI495 - 4.1 MI NE Qns Cl
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates40.7848, -73.6489
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width131 ft (40 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190,184 (2021)
Projected traffic199,693 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$14.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over Willis Avenue built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I495 over Willis Avenue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over Willis Avenue carry?

About 190,184 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over Willis Avenue?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over Willis Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.