US Bridges

Hawkins Avenue over 495I495I07031180 RTE I4

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 5.8 MI W JCT I495 & SH112 · Structure no. 000000001049509

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,543
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawkins Avenue over 495I495I07031180 RTE I4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawkins Avenue over 495I495I07031180 RTE I4 in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1967, 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 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 13,543 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,452 by 2041. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHawkins Avenue
Crosses495I495I07031180 RTE I4
Location5.8 MI W JCT I495 & SH112
RouteCity Street 0
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.81367, -73.10803
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,543 (2018)
Projected traffic16,452 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 SystemYes

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$11.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawkins Avenue over 495I495I07031180 RTE I4 built?

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

What condition is Hawkins Avenue over 495I495I07031180 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hawkins Avenue over 495I495I07031180 RTE I4 carry?

About 13,543 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hawkins Avenue over 495I495I07031180 RTE I4?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Hawkins Avenue over 495I495I07031180 RTE I4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.