US Bridges

RTE I495 over Gateway Drive

Fair

Nassau County, New York · .3 MI W of RTE 135+RT 495 · Structure no. 000000001049219

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172,450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over Gateway Drive is a concrete frame carrying RTE I495 over Gateway Drive in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 172,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 181,072 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 174 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
CrossesGateway Drive
Location.3 MI W of RTE 135+RT 495
RouteInterstate 495
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.7989, -73.49519
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width174 ft (53.1 m)
Roadway width163 ft (49.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172,450 (2020)
Projected traffic181,072 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over Gateway Drive built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I495 over Gateway Drive 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over Gateway Drive carry?

About 172,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over Gateway Drive?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over Gateway Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.