US Bridges

RTE 202 over Mahwah River

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 2.9 MI E JCT US202 & SH59 · Structure no. 000000001040110

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,213
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 202 over Mahwah River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 202 over Mahwah River in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 8,213 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,977 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 202
CrossesMahwah River
Location2.9 MI E JCT US202 & SH59
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.14096, -74.1162
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,213 (2020)
Projected traffic9,977 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 202 over Mahwah River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 202 over Mahwah 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 202 over Mahwah River carry?

About 8,213 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 202 over Mahwah River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 202 over Mahwah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.