US Bridges

RTE I495 over 231 231 07011072 RTE 23

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · JCT I495 & SH 231 · Structure no. 000000001049342

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80,297
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over 231 231 07011072 RTE 23 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over 231 231 07011072 RTE 23 in Suffolk 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 5 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 80,297 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,311 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I495
Crosses231 231 07011072 RTE 23
LocationJCT I495 & SH 231
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates40.79732, -73.34214
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,297 (2021)
Projected traffic84,311 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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$10 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over 231 231 07011072 RTE 23 built?

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

What condition is RTE I495 over 231 231 07011072 RTE 23 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over 231 231 07011072 RTE 23 carry?

About 80,297 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over 231 231 07011072 RTE 23?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over 231 231 07011072 RTE 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.