US Bridges

RTE I495 over Woodbury Road

Fair

Nassau County, New York · .2 MI E of RTE 135+RT 495 · Structure no. 000000001049229

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177,538
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over Woodbury Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over Woodbury Road in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 177,538 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 186,414 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
CrossesWoodbury Road
Location.2 MI E of RTE 135+RT 495
RouteInterstate 495
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.79937, -73.48442
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width170 ft (51.9 m)
Roadway width164 ft (50 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177,538 (2020)
Projected traffic186,414 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$23.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over Woodbury Road built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I495 over Woodbury Road 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 Woodbury Road carry?

About 177,538 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over Woodbury Road?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over Woodbury Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.