US Bridges

Powells Lane over 495I 495I 03021083 RTE

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1.2 MI W JCT I495 & SH 25 · Structure no. 000000001049150

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,710
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powells Lane over 495I 495I 03021083 RTE is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Powells Lane over 495I 495I 03021083 RTE 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 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,394 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPowells Lane
Crosses495I 495I 03021083 RTE
Location1.2 MI W JCT I495 & SH 25
Coordinates40.77898, -73.5771
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,710 (2021)
Projected traffic2,394 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Powells Lane over 495I 495I 03021083 RTE built?

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

What condition is Powells Lane over 495I 495I 03021083 RTE 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 Powells Lane over 495I 495I 03021083 RTE carry?

About 1,710 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Powells Lane over 495I 495I 03021083 RTE?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Powells Lane over 495I 495I 03021083 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.