US Bridges

Lincoln Boulevard over 495I495I07031132 RTE I4

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · .7 MI W JCT SH 454 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001049420

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,909
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Boulevard over 495I495I07031132 RTE I4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Boulevard over 495I495I07031132 RTE I4 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 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 3,909 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,836 by 2041. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Boulevard
Crosses495I495I07031132 RTE I4
Location.7 MI W JCT SH 454 & I495
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.80899, -73.19938
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,909 (2020)
Projected traffic4,836 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Boulevard over 495I495I07031132 RTE I4 built?

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

What condition is Lincoln Boulevard over 495I495I07031132 RTE I4 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Boulevard over 495I495I07031132 RTE I4 carry?

About 3,909 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Boulevard over 495I495I07031132 RTE I4?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Boulevard over 495I495I07031132 RTE I4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.