A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
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0.1 MI S MONTVALE AVE
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This bridge has a Fair overall condition rating of 6 out of 9. While it is not classified as structurally deficient, it shows some deterioration that is being monitored.
The bridge carries 190,000 vehicles per day and is 68 years old (reconstructed in 1971).
Its sufficiency rating of 71.1 is above the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 19 feet — the minimum vertical space below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers, railings, and superstructure) may be higher.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 35 feet long — a quick crossing, under 5 seconds at highway speed.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
About 19 feet above ground — moderate height, similar to a 3-5 story building.
About 190,000 vehicles cross daily — very heavy traffic, high congestion risk.
The deck is 159 feet wide with multiple lanes — easy to stay in a center lane.
This bridge crosses over land, not water — no water views below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1958
68 years old (rebuilt 1971)
Structure Type
Prestressed Concrete Slab
Total Length
35 ft
10.8 m
Deck Width
159 ft
48.6 m
Spans
1
sections between supports
Max Span
34 ft
longest unsupported section (10.4 m)
Traffic Lanes
8 lanes
Two-way traffic
Clearance Below
19 ft
navigation clearance under deck
Clearance height compared to familiar objects
Height shown is the navigation clearance below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers and superstructure) may be higher.
Daily Traffic
190,000vehicles/day
42.47873°N, 71.11405°W
Prestressed Concrete Slab
A prestressed concrete slab bridge uses a flat concrete deck that has been pretensioned for additional strength. Efficient for short to medium spans.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.