US Bridges

RTE I495 over CR 97 CR 97

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 3 MI W JCT Rts I495 & 112 · Structure no. 000000001064071

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
64,370
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I495 over CR 97 CR 97 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I495 over CR 97 CR 97 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 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 64,370 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I495
CrossesCR 97 CR 97
Location3 MI W JCT Rts I495 & 112
RouteInterstate 495
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82025, -73.05409
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,370 (2007)
Projected traffic—
Trucks13%
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$11.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I495 over CR 97 CR 97 built?

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

What condition is RTE I495 over CR 97 CR 97 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I495 over CR 97 CR 97 carry?

About 64,370 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I495 over CR 97 CR 97?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I495 over CR 97 CR 97?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.