US Bridges

RTE 59 over Metro North Railroad Aba

Fair

Rockland County, New York · .2 MI W JCT SH59 & SH306 · Structure no. 000000001027650

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,002
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 59 over Metro North Railroad Aba is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 59 over Metro North Railroad Aba in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 17,002 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,081 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 59
CrossesMetro North Railroad Aba
Location.2 MI W JCT SH59 & SH306
RouteState Highway 59
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.10755, -74.07335
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,002 (2018)
Projected traffic17,081 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 59 over Metro North Railroad Aba built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 59 over Metro North Railroad Aba 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 59 over Metro North Railroad Aba carry?

About 17,002 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 59 over Metro North Railroad Aba?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 59 over Metro North Railroad Aba?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.