US Bridges

RTE I495 over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch

Good

Nassau County, New York · 1.1 MI E JCT SH106 & Lie · Structure no. 000000001049182

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70,739
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 64 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70,739 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,276 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE I495
CrossesLIRR Pt Jeff Brch
Location1.1 MI E JCT SH106 & Lie
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates40.79272, -73.516
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,739 (2020)
Projected traffic74,276 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 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 70,739 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% 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 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.