US Bridges

RTE I495 over Ocean Avenue

Good

Suffolk County, New York · 3.1 MI E JCT Rts 454&I495 · Structure no. 000000001049472

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85,828
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over Ocean Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over Ocean Avenue in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 85,828 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,119 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I495
CrossesOcean Avenue
Location3.1 MI E JCT Rts 454&I495
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates40.81219, -73.12502
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,828 (2021)
Projected traffic90,119 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$11.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over Ocean Avenue built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I495 over Ocean Avenue 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over Ocean Avenue carry?

About 85,828 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over Ocean Avenue?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over Ocean Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.