US Bridges

RTE I495 over Robbins Lane

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1.3 M E Rts 106 & 495I EB · Structure no. 000000001049192

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,680
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over Robbins Lane is a concrete frame carrying RTE I495 over Robbins Lane in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 7,680 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,861 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 141 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 M E Rts 106 & 495I EB
RouteInterstate 495
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.79473, -73.51124
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width141 ft (43.1 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,680 (2019)
Projected traffic8,861 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$13.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over Robbins Lane built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

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 7,680 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over Robbins Lane?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over Robbins Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.