US Bridges

RTE 135 over 495I 495I 0302 1133 RTE

Fair

Nassau County, New York · JCT RTE 495+RTE 135 · Structure no. 000000001037959

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 135 over 495I 495I 0302 1133 RTE is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 135 over 495I 495I 0302 1133 RTE 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 66,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,863 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 135
Crosses495I 495I 0302 1133 RTE
LocationJCT RTE 495+RTE 135
RouteState Highway 135
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.79935, -73.4886
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,300 (2019)
Projected traffic78,863 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
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$16.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 135 over 495I 495I 0302 1133 RTE built?

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

What condition is RTE 135 over 495I 495I 0302 1133 RTE 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 135 over 495I 495I 0302 1133 RTE carry?

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

How long is RTE 135 over 495I 495I 0302 1133 RTE?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 135 over 495I 495I 0302 1133 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.