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RTE 135 over 24 24 03031137 RTE 24

Fair

Nassau County, New York · JCT Rts 24+135 · Structure no. 000000001018119

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76,086
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 135 over 24 24 03031137 RTE 24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 135 over 24 24 03031137 RTE 24 in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 76,086 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,504 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 135
Crosses24 24 03031137 RTE 24
LocationJCT Rts 24+135
RouteState Highway 135
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.72597, -73.47518
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,086 (2021)
Projected traffic90,504 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$15.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 135 over 24 24 03031137 RTE 24 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 135 over 24 24 03031137 RTE 24 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 135 over 24 24 03031137 RTE 24 carry?

About 76,086 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 135 over 24 24 03031137 RTE 24?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 135 over 24 24 03031137 RTE 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.