US Bridges

RTE 135 over RTE 908M

Fair

Nassau County, New York · JCT Rts 135+SSP · Structure no. 000000001037819

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77,111
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 135 over RTE 908M is a concrete frame carrying RTE 135 over RTE 908M in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 77,111 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,723 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 135
CrossesRTE 908M
LocationJCT Rts 135+SSP
RouteState Highway 135
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70103, -73.49036
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width108 ft (33 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,111 (2021)
Projected traffic91,723 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
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$10.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 135 over RTE 908M built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 135 over RTE 908M 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 135 over RTE 908M carry?

About 77,111 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 135 over RTE 908M?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 135 over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.