US Bridges

RTE I495 over Edwards Ave Edwards Ave

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · RTE 495+RTE 24 · Structure no. 000000001053271

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,907
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over Edwards Ave Edwards Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over Edwards Ave Edwards Ave in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 10,907 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,452 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
CrossesEdwards Ave Edwards Ave
LocationRTE 495+RTE 24
RouteInterstate 495
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.90377, -72.74097
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,907 (2018)
Projected traffic11,452 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over Edwards Ave Edwards Ave built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I495 over Edwards Ave Edwards Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over Edwards Ave Edwards Ave carry?

About 10,907 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over Edwards Ave Edwards Ave?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over Edwards Ave Edwards Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.