US Bridges

Red Ground Road over 495I495I03021061 RTE I4

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 3.5 MI W I495 & SH 25 · Structure no. 000000001049100

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Ground Road over 495I495I03021061 RTE I4 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Red Ground Road over 495I495I03021061 RTE I4 in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,426 by 2041. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRed Ground Road
Crosses495I495I03021061 RTE I4
Location3.5 MI W I495 & SH 25
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.78314, -73.61496
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2021)
Projected traffic1,426 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Ground Road over 495I495I03021061 RTE I4 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Ground Road over 495I495I03021061 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Red Ground Road over 495I495I03021061 RTE I4 carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Red Ground Road over 495I495I03021061 RTE I4?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Red Ground Road over 495I495I03021061 RTE I4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.