US Bridges

RTE I495 over Wicks Road

Good

Suffolk County, New York · 3.8 MI E JCT Rts 231+495 · Structure no. 000000001049392

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,893
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over Wicks Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over Wicks Road in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 50,893 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
CrossesWicks Road
Location3.8 MI E JCT Rts 231+495
RouteInterstate 495
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.80485, -73.26917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,893 (2002)
Projected traffic—
Trucks13%
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$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over Wicks Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I495 over Wicks Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over Wicks Road carry?

About 50,893 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over Wicks Road?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over Wicks Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.