US Bridges

NY135 over Ramp from Merrick RD to

Fair

Nassau County, New York · .8 MI S JCT SH 27 & SH135 · Structure no. 000000001056059

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NY135 over Ramp from Merrick RD to is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NY135 over Ramp from Merrick RD to in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 81 ft wide.

CarriesNY135
CrossesRamp from Merrick RD to
Location.8 MI S JCT SH 27 & SH135
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.6634, -73.49481
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$6.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NY135 over Ramp from Merrick RD to built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is NY135 over Ramp from Merrick RD to 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does NY135 over Ramp from Merrick RD to carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is NY135 over Ramp from Merrick RD to?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns NY135 over Ramp from Merrick RD to?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.