US Bridges

RTE 135 over Woodbury Road

Fair

Nassau County, New York · .2 MI S JCT SH 135 & I495 · Structure no. 000000001037949

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 135 over Woodbury Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 135 over Woodbury Road in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 66,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,863 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 135
CrossesWoodbury Road
Location.2 MI S JCT SH 135 & I495
RouteState Highway 135
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.79686, -73.48795
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.4 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,300 (2019)
Projected traffic78,863 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
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$13.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 135 over Woodbury Road built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is RTE 135 over Woodbury Road 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 Woodbury Road carry?

About 66,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 135 over Woodbury Road?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 135 over Woodbury Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.