US Bridges

RTE 303 over Washington ST

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 1 MI S JCT SH 303 & Pip · Structure no. 000000001045340

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,606
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 303 over Washington ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 303 over Washington ST in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 17,606 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,688 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRTE 303
CrossesWashington ST
Location1 MI S JCT SH 303 & Pip
RouteState Highway 303
Coordinates41.02156, -73.94247
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,606 (2017)
Projected traffic17,688 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 303 over Washington ST built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 303 over Washington ST 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 303 over Washington ST carry?

About 17,606 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 303 over Washington ST?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 303 over Washington ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.