US Bridges

RTE 202 over Chestnut Street

Poor

Rockland County, New York · 0.4 MI S JCT Rts 202 & 59 · Structure no. 000000001040090

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,781
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 202 over Chestnut Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 202 over Chestnut Street in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 7,781 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,452 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 202
CrossesChestnut Street
Location0.4 MI S JCT Rts 202 & 59
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates41.11449, -74.15374
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,781 (2017)
Projected traffic9,452 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 202 over Chestnut Street built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 202 over Chestnut Street 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 202 over Chestnut Street carry?

About 7,781 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 202 over Chestnut Street?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 202 over Chestnut Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.