US Bridges

Old Nichols RD over RTE I495 495I495I070311

Good

Suffolk County, New York · 2.1 KM E JCT Rts 454+495 · Structure no. 000000001049450

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,082
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Nichols RD over RTE I495 495I495I070311 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Nichols RD over RTE I495 495I495I070311 in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 19,082 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,180 by 2041. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Nichols RD
CrossesRTE I495 495I495I070311
Location2.1 KM E JCT Rts 454+495
Coordinates40.80908, -73.16009
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,082 (2020)
Projected traffic23,180 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
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$23.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Nichols RD over RTE I495 495I495I070311 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Nichols RD over RTE I495 495I495I070311 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 Old Nichols RD over RTE I495 495I495I070311 carry?

About 19,082 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Nichols RD over RTE I495 495I495I070311?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Old Nichols RD over RTE I495 495I495I070311?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.