US Bridges

S Oyster Bay Road over 495I495I03021125 RTE I4

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1.8 MI E JCT I495 & SH 10 · Structure no. 000000001049209

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,068
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Oyster Bay Road over 495I495I03021125 RTE I4 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Oyster Bay Road over 495I495I03021125 RTE I4 in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 23,068 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,023 by 2041. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Oyster Bay Road
Crosses495I495I03021125 RTE I4
Location1.8 MI E JCT I495 & SH 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.79759, -73.503
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,068 (2020)
Projected traffic28,023 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$13.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Oyster Bay Road over 495I495I03021125 RTE I4 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Oyster Bay Road over 495I495I03021125 RTE I4 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S Oyster Bay Road over 495I495I03021125 RTE I4 carry?

About 23,068 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S Oyster Bay Road over 495I495I03021125 RTE I4?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns S Oyster Bay Road over 495I495I03021125 RTE I4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.