US Bridges

RTE 135 over RTE 908M

Fair

Nassau County, New York · JCT Rts 135+SSP · Structure no. 000000001057819

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77,111
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 135 over RTE 908M is a concrete frame carrying RTE 135 over RTE 908M in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 59 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 77,111 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,723 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 135
CrossesRTE 908M
LocationJCT Rts 135+SSP
RouteState Highway 135
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70141, -73.49036
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,111 (2021)
Projected traffic91,723 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
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$10.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 135 over RTE 908M built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is RTE 135 over RTE 908M 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 135 over RTE 908M carry?

About 77,111 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 135 over RTE 908M?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 135 over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.