US Bridges

RTE 59 over Hackensack River

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 0.6 MI W JCT Rts 59+303 · Structure no. 000000001027732

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,239
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 59 over Hackensack River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 59 over Hackensack River in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 66 years old, older 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 14,239 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,306 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 59
CrossesHackensack River
Location0.6 MI W JCT Rts 59+303
RouteState Highway 59
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.09433, -73.96095
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 59 over Hackensack River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is RTE 59 over Hackensack River 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 59 over Hackensack River carry?

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

How long is RTE 59 over Hackensack River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 59 over Hackensack River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.