US Bridges

RTE I495 over Manetto Hill Road

Fair

Nassau County, New York · .4 MI E JCT SH135 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001049239

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172,705
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over Manetto Hill Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over Manetto Hill 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 5 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 172,705 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 181,340 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 171 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
CrossesManetto Hill Road
Location.4 MI E JCT SH135 & I495
RouteInterstate 495
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.79891, -73.48222
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width171 ft (52 m)
Roadway width164 ft (50.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172,705 (2020)
Projected traffic181,340 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure11
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$20.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over Manetto Hill Road built?

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

What condition is RTE I495 over Manetto Hill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over Manetto Hill Road carry?

About 172,705 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over Manetto Hill Road?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 171 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over Manetto Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.