US Bridges

Wheatly RD over 495I 495I03021065 RTE I

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 3.1 MI W JCT I495 & SH 25 · Structure no. 000000001049110

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,209
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheatly RD over 495I 495I03021065 RTE I is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wheatly RD over 495I 495I03021065 RTE I 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 2,209 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,733 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWheatly RD
Crosses495I 495I03021065 RTE I
Location3.1 MI W JCT I495 & SH 25
Coordinates40.78019, -73.60845
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,209 (2020)
Projected traffic2,733 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wheatly RD over 495I 495I03021065 RTE I built?

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

What condition is Wheatly RD over 495I 495I03021065 RTE I 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 Wheatly RD over 495I 495I03021065 RTE I carry?

About 2,209 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wheatly RD over 495I 495I03021065 RTE I?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Wheatly RD over 495I 495I03021065 RTE I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.