US Bridges

RTE 59 over Western Highway

Good

Rockland County, New York · .7 MI W JCT SH 59 & SH303 · Structure no. 000000001027722

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,239
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 59 over Western Highway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 59 over Western Highway in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,239 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,306 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 59
CrossesWestern Highway
Location.7 MI W JCT SH 59 & SH303
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates41.09332, -73.9648
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,239 (2014)
Projected traffic14,306 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 59 over Western Highway built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 59 over Western Highway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 59 over Western Highway carry?

About 14,239 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 59 over Western Highway?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 59 over Western Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.