US Bridges

RTE 59 over RTE 303

Fair

Rockland County, New York · JCT SH 59 & SH 303 · Structure no. 000000001027740

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,478
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 59 over RTE 303 is a concrete frame carrying RTE 59 over RTE 303 in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 28,478 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,611 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 59
CrossesRTE 303
LocationJCT SH 59 & SH 303
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates41.09378, -73.95051
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,478 (2014)
Projected traffic28,611 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 59 over RTE 303 built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 59 over RTE 303 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 59 over RTE 303 carry?

About 28,478 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 59 over RTE 303?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 59 over RTE 303?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.