US Bridges

Ronkonkoma Ave over 495I 495I 07031178 RTE

Good

Suffolk County, New York · 6 MI W JCT I495 & SH 112 · Structure no. 000000001049489

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,845
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ronkonkoma Ave over 495I 495I 07031178 RTE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ronkonkoma Ave over 495I 495I 07031178 RTE in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 58 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 13,845 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,130 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRonkonkoma Ave
Crosses495I 495I 07031178 RTE
Location6 MI W JCT I495 & SH 112
Coordinates40.81306, -73.11192
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,845 (2011)
Projected traffic17,130 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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$11.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ronkonkoma Ave over 495I 495I 07031178 RTE built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Ronkonkoma Ave over 495I 495I 07031178 RTE 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ronkonkoma Ave over 495I 495I 07031178 RTE carry?

About 13,845 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ronkonkoma Ave over 495I 495I 07031178 RTE?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Ronkonkoma Ave over 495I 495I 07031178 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.