US Bridges

RTE I495 over RTE I495

Good

Nassau County, New York · 0.1 MI W JCT Rt I495 &135 · Structure no. 000000001077210

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172,450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over RTE I495 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I495 over RTE I495 in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 172,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 181,072 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE I495
CrossesRTE I495
Location0.1 MI W JCT Rt I495 &135
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates40.7995, -73.49096
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.2 m)
Roadway width139 ft (42.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172,450 (2020)
Projected traffic181,072 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure9
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$10.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over RTE I495 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I495 over RTE I495 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over RTE I495 carry?

About 172,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over RTE I495?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over RTE I495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.