US Bridges

Powell Avenue over 135 135 03011067 RTE 13

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1.1 MI N JCT SH24 & SH135 · Structure no. 000000001037880

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,115
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powell Avenue over 135 135 03011067 RTE 13 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Powell Avenue over 135 135 03011067 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 12,115 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,989 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPowell Avenue
Crosses135 135 03011067 RTE 13
Location1.1 MI N JCT SH24 & SH135
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74321, -73.47389
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,115 (2020)
Projected traffic14,989 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Powell Avenue over 135 135 03011067 RTE 13 built?

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

What condition is Powell Avenue over 135 135 03011067 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Powell Avenue over 135 135 03011067 RTE 13 carry?

About 12,115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Powell Avenue over 135 135 03011067 RTE 13?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Powell Avenue over 135 135 03011067 RTE 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.