US Bridges

River Road over Ramapo River

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.4 M NW of Harriman · Structure no. 000000003369190

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,715
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Ramapo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Ramapo River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 3,715 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,201 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesRamapo River
Location0.4 M NW of Harriman
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.31201, -74.14848
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,715 (2021)
Projected traffic5,201 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Ramapo River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Ramapo River carry?

About 3,715 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Ramapo River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Ramapo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.