US Bridges

Freeland Street over Ramapo River

Fair

Orange County, New York · At Monroe · Structure no. 000000003364840

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,574
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeland Street over Ramapo River is a concrete culvert carrying Freeland Street over Ramapo River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 9,574 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,630 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFreeland Street
CrossesRamapo River
LocationAt Monroe
Coordinates41.32386, -74.17228
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,574 (2014)
Projected traffic11,630 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$318,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Freeland Street over Ramapo River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeland Street 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 Freeland Street over Ramapo River carry?

About 9,574 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Freeland Street over Ramapo River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Freeland Street over Ramapo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.