US Bridges

RTE 135 over Broadway

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1.9 MI S JCT RTE 135+SSP · Structure no. 000000001037899

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86,312
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 135 over Broadway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 135 over Broadway 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 86,312 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,668 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 135
CrossesBroadway
Location1.9 MI S JCT RTE 135+SSP
RouteState Highway 135
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75542, -73.47482
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width105 ft (32.1 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,312 (2021)
Projected traffic102,668 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Broadway built?

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

What condition is RTE 135 over Broadway 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 Broadway carry?

About 86,312 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 135 over Broadway?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 135 over Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.