US Bridges

RTE I495 over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch

Good

Nassau County, New York · 1.1MI E JCT RT106&LIE WB · Structure no. 000000001049181

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84,452
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I495 over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 35 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 84,452 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I495
CrossesLIRR Pt Jeff Brch
Location1.1MI E JCT RT106&LIE WB
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates40.793, -73.51594
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,452 (2008)
Projected traffic—
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$7.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is RTE I495 over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch carry?

About 84,452 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.