US Bridges

RTE I495 over Washington Avenue

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1.2 MI SE JCT Nsp+rte 495 · Structure no. 000000001049279

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155,699
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over Washington Avenue is a concrete frame carrying RTE I495 over Washington Avenue 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 155,699 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 163,483 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
CrossesWashington Avenue
Location1.2 MI SE JCT Nsp+rte 495
RouteInterstate 495
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.78946, -73.45556
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.1 m)
Roadway width139 ft (42.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155,699 (2018)
Projected traffic163,483 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure8
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$14.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over Washington Avenue built?

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

What condition is RTE I495 over Washington Avenue 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over Washington Avenue carry?

About 155,699 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over Washington Avenue?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over Washington Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.