RTE 59 over Mahwah River
PoorRockland County, New York · 2.1 MI E JCT Rts 59+17 · Structure no. 000000001027620
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,359
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 59 over Mahwah River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 59 over Mahwah River in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 13,359 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,421 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 59 over Mahwah River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 59 over Mahwah River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 59 over Mahwah River carry?
About 13,359 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 59 over Mahwah River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 59 over Mahwah River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.