US Bridges

Washington Avenue over 495I 495I 0703 1106 RTE

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 3.3 MI W JCT SH454 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001049400

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,858
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Avenue over 495I 495I 0703 1106 RTE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Avenue over 495I 495I 0703 1106 RTE 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 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 17,858 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,693 by 2041. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Avenue
Crosses495I 495I 0703 1106 RTE
Location3.3 MI W JCT SH454 & I495
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.80541, -73.24864
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,858 (2019)
Projected traffic21,693 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$9.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Avenue over 495I 495I 0703 1106 RTE built?

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

What condition is Washington Avenue over 495I 495I 0703 1106 RTE 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Avenue over 495I 495I 0703 1106 RTE carry?

About 17,858 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Washington Avenue over 495I 495I 0703 1106 RTE?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Avenue over 495I 495I 0703 1106 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.