US Bridges

Walt Whitman RD over 495I495I07031011 495I49

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Suffolk County, New York · .3 MI W I-495+RTE 110 · Structure no. 000000001049290

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,206
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walt Whitman RD over 495I495I07031011 495I49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walt Whitman RD over 495I495I07031011 495I49 in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,206 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,539 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWalt Whitman RD
Crosses495I495I07031011 495I49
Location.3 MI W I-495+RTE 110
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.78113, -73.42432
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,206 (2020)
Projected traffic7,539 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$15.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walt Whitman RD over 495I495I07031011 495I49 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walt Whitman RD over 495I495I07031011 495I49 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Walt Whitman RD over 495I495I07031011 495I49 carry?

About 6,206 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Walt Whitman RD over 495I495I07031011 495I49?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Walt Whitman RD over 495I495I07031011 495I49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.