US Bridges

RTE I495 over RTE 25

Fair

Nassau County, New York · RTE 495+RTE 25 WB · Structure no. 000000001063029

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153,822
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over RTE 25 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over RTE 25 in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 153,822 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 161,513 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
CrossesRTE 25
LocationRTE 495+RTE 25 WB
RouteInterstate 495
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.78266, -73.55693
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.3 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153,822 (2018)
Projected traffic161,513 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure9
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$16.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over RTE 25 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is RTE I495 over RTE 25 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over RTE 25 carry?

About 153,822 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over RTE 25?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over RTE 25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.