US Bridges

Ryerson Ave over 495I 495I 0704 1342 RTE

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 9.5 MI E Rts 112+495 · Structure no. 000000001064230

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
965
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ryerson Ave over 495I 495I 0704 1342 RTE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ryerson Ave over 495I 495I 0704 1342 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 965 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,351 by 2041. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRyerson Ave
Crosses495I 495I 0704 1342 RTE
Location9.5 MI E Rts 112+495
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.86827, -72.80949
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic965 (2021)
Projected traffic1,351 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ryerson Ave over 495I 495I 0704 1342 RTE built?

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

What condition is Ryerson Ave over 495I 495I 0704 1342 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ryerson Ave over 495I 495I 0704 1342 RTE carry?

About 965 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ryerson Ave over 495I 495I 0704 1342 RTE?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ryerson Ave over 495I 495I 0704 1342 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.