US Bridges

Sunnyside Blvd over 495I495I03021144 RTE I4

Fair

Nassau County, New York · .4 MI SE JCT Nsp & I495 · Structure no. 000000001049250

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,832
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunnyside Blvd over 495I495I03021144 RTE I4 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sunnyside Blvd over 495I495I03021144 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 7,832 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,514 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSunnyside Blvd
Crosses495I495I03021144 RTE I4
Location.4 MI SE JCT Nsp & I495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.79554, -73.46818
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,832 (2020)
Projected traffic9,514 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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$9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunnyside Blvd over 495I495I03021144 RTE I4 built?

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

What condition is Sunnyside Blvd over 495I495I03021144 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sunnyside Blvd over 495I495I03021144 RTE I4 carry?

About 7,832 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sunnyside Blvd over 495I495I03021144 RTE I4?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Sunnyside Blvd over 495I495I03021144 RTE I4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.