US Bridges

Waverly Avenue over 495I495I07041213 RTE I4

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 2.6 MI W JCT I495 & SH112 · Structure no. 000000001064080

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,007
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverly Avenue over 495I495I07041213 RTE I4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waverly Avenue over 495I495I07041213 RTE I4 in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 55 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 4,007 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,867 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWaverly Avenue
Crosses495I495I07041213 RTE I4
Location2.6 MI W JCT I495 & SH112
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82119, -73.04579
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,007 (2021)
Projected traffic4,867 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Waverly Avenue over 495I495I07041213 RTE I4 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Waverly Avenue over 495I495I07041213 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Waverly Avenue over 495I495I07041213 RTE I4 carry?

About 4,007 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Waverly Avenue over 495I495I07041213 RTE I4?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Waverly Avenue over 495I495I07041213 RTE I4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.