US Bridges

Broadway over 495I 495I 0704 1288 RTE

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 4.7 MI E Rts 112+495 · Structure no. 000000001064180

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
297 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,678
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over 495I 495I 0704 1288 RTE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway over 495I 495I 0704 1288 RTE in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1970, 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 4,678 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,682 by 2041. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway
Crosses495I 495I 0704 1288 RTE
Location4.7 MI E Rts 112+495
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.83608, -72.90581
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,678 (2020)
Projected traffic5,682 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$8.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway over 495I 495I 0704 1288 RTE built?

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

What condition is Broadway over 495I 495I 0704 1288 RTE 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 Broadway over 495I 495I 0704 1288 RTE carry?

About 4,678 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over 495I 495I 0704 1288 RTE?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over 495I 495I 0704 1288 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.