US Bridges

Kanawauke Road over Ramapo River

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.1 MI E JCT Rts 210+17 · Structure no. 000000001040840

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
711
2015 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Kanawauke Road over Ramapo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kanawauke Road over Ramapo River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 78 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 5 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 711 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesKanawauke Road
CrossesRamapo River
Location0.1 MI E JCT Rts 210+17
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.22808, -74.18306
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic711 (2015)
Projected traffic741 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kanawauke Road over Ramapo River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Kanawauke Road over Ramapo River 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 Kanawauke Road over Ramapo River carry?

About 711 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kanawauke Road over Ramapo River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kanawauke Road over Ramapo River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.