RTE I495
RTE I495 in .3 MI W Of Rte 135+Rt 495, Nassau County, New York received a condition grade of B (63/100). Built in 1962, the bridge carries 172K vehicles daily on RTE I495 over Gateway Drive.
RTE I495 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 63/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1962 and is now 64 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. RTE I495 carries an average daily traffic count of 172,450 vehicles, with 11 lane(s) crossing Gateway Drive. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
RTE I495 is a 64-year-old bridge located .3 MI W Of Rte 135+Rt 495 in Nassau County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I495 over Gateway Drive with 11 traffic lanes, handling approximately 172K vehicles per day. Built in 1962, the structure spans 14.9 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (63/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
RTE I495 has a Condition Score of 63/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
RTE I495 was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
RTE I495 carries approximately 172K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 11 traffic lanes. It is 14.9 meters long and located on RTE I495 in .3 MI W Of Rte 135+Rt 495, Nassau County, New York.
No, RTE I495 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
RTE I495 is located .3 MI W Of Rte 135+Rt 495 in Nassau County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I495 over Gateway Drive. Its coordinates are 40.798897, -73.495194. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
RTE I495 carries RTE I495 over Gateway Drive. The bridge is 14.9 meters long and was built in 1962.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.