US Bridges

RTE I495 over Locust Lane

Good

Nassau County, New York · I495 - 7.75KM NE Qns Cll · Structure no. 000000001049079

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190,184
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over Locust Lane is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over Locust Lane in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 190,184 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 199,693 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I495
CrossesLocust Lane
LocationI495 - 7.75KM NE Qns Cll
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates40.78436, -73.63436
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190,184 (2021)
Projected traffic199,693 by 2041
Trucks11%
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$14.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over Locust Lane built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I495 over Locust Lane in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over Locust Lane carry?

About 190,184 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over Locust Lane?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over Locust Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.