US Bridges

North Ocean Ave over 495I495I07031226 RTE I4

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 1.3 MI W JCT Rts 495+112 · Structure no. 000000001064109

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
43,794
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Ocean Ave over 495I495I07031226 RTE I4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Ocean Ave over 495I495I07031226 RTE I4 in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 57 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 43,794 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,529 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Ocean Ave
Crosses495I495I07031226 RTE I4
Location1.3 MI W JCT Rts 495+112
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82331, -73.02015
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width92 ft (27.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,794 (2019)
Projected traffic50,529 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
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$15.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Ocean Ave over 495I495I07031226 RTE I4 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is North Ocean Ave over 495I495I07031226 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does North Ocean Ave over 495I495I07031226 RTE I4 carry?

About 43,794 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Ocean Ave over 495I495I07031226 RTE I4?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns North Ocean Ave over 495I495I07031226 RTE I4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.