US Bridges

RTE 59 over Mnrr Pj Line

Poor

Rockland County, New York · .4 MI E JCT SH 59 & SH 17 · Structure no. 000000001027600

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,798
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 59 over Mnrr Pj Line is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying RTE 59 over Mnrr Pj Line in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 93 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,798 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,332 by 2041. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 59
CrossesMnrr Pj Line
Location.4 MI E JCT SH 59 & SH 17
RouteState Highway 59
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.12958, -74.1653
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,798 (2017)
Projected traffic14,332 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$18.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 59 over Mnrr Pj Line built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is RTE 59 over Mnrr Pj Line in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 59 over Mnrr Pj Line carry?

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

How long is RTE 59 over Mnrr Pj Line?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 59 over Mnrr Pj Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.