US Bridges

RTE I495 over Robbins Lane

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1.3 MI E Routes 495I& 106 · Structure no. 000000001049191

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84,452
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over Robbins Lane is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I495 over Robbins Lane in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1990, 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 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 84,452 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
CrossesRobbins Lane
Location1.3 MI E Routes 495I& 106
RouteInterstate 495
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.79493, -73.51137
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,452 (2008)
Projected traffic—
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over Robbins Lane built?

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

What condition is RTE I495 over Robbins Lane 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over Robbins Lane carry?

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

How long is RTE I495 over Robbins Lane?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over Robbins Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.