RTE 59 over Pascack Creek
PoorRockland County, New York · 0.3 MI E JCT Rts 59+45 · Structure no. 000000001027660
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 332 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,772
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 59 over Pascack Creek is a steel truss - deck carrying RTE 59 over Pascack Creek in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 94 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 19,772 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,864 by 2041. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 59 over Pascack Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is RTE 59 over Pascack Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 59 over Pascack Creek carry?
About 19,772 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 59 over Pascack Creek?
The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 59 over Pascack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.