US Bridges

RTE 135 over RTE I495

Good

Nassau County, New York · 0.1 MI N JCT Rt I495 &135 · Structure no. 000000001077220

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,392
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 135 over RTE I495 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 135 over RTE I495 in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 42,392 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,425 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 135
CrossesRTE I495
Location0.1 MI N JCT Rt I495 &135
RouteState Highway 135
Coordinates40.80111, -73.48938
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,392 (2019)
Projected traffic50,425 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$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 135 over RTE I495 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 135 over RTE I495 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 135 over RTE I495 carry?

About 42,392 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 135 over RTE I495?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 135 over RTE I495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.