US Bridges

Central Avenue over 135 135 03011063 RTE 13

Fair

Nassau County, New York · .7 MI N JCT SH 24 & SH135 · Structure no. 000000001037860

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,340
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Avenue over 135 135 03011063 RTE 13 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Avenue over 135 135 03011063 RTE 13 in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 19,340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,494 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Avenue
Crosses135 135 03011063 RTE 13
Location.7 MI N JCT SH 24 & SH135
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73647, -73.47418
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 inspectionMay 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,340 (2020)
Projected traffic23,494 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$11 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Avenue over 135 135 03011063 RTE 13 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Avenue over 135 135 03011063 RTE 13 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 Central Avenue over 135 135 03011063 RTE 13 carry?

About 19,340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Central Avenue over 135 135 03011063 RTE 13?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Central Avenue over 135 135 03011063 RTE 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.