US Bridges

RTE 59 over Ramapo River

Fair

Rockland County, New York · .2 MI E JCT SH 59 & SH 17 · Structure no. 000000001027590

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,798
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 59 over Ramapo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 59 over Ramapo River in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 11,798 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,332 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 59
CrossesRamapo River
Location.2 MI E JCT SH 59 & SH 17
RouteState Highway 59
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.13227, -74.16684
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,798 (2017)
Projected traffic14,332 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 59 over Ramapo River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 59 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 59 over Ramapo River carry?

About 11,798 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 59 over Ramapo River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 59 over Ramapo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.