US Bridges

RTE 135 over Waverly Avenue

Fair

Nassau County, New York · .4 MI S JCT Rts 27+135 · Structure no. 000000001056079

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,027
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 135 over Waverly Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 135 over Waverly Avenue 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.

It carries about 15,027 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,254 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 135
CrossesWaverly Avenue
Location.4 MI S JCT Rts 27+135
RouteState Highway 135
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.66856, -73.49226
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,027 (2020)
Projected traffic18,254 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$11 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 135 over Waverly Avenue built?

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

What condition is RTE 135 over Waverly Avenue 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 135 over Waverly Avenue carry?

About 15,027 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 135 over Waverly Avenue?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 135 over Waverly Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.