US Bridges

RTE 303 over Sparkill Creek

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 0.4 MI S JCT SH 303 & Pip · Structure no. 000000001045350

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,606
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 303 over Sparkill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 303 over Sparkill Creek 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 303
CrossesSparkill Creek
Location0.4 MI S JCT SH 303 & Pip
RouteState Highway 303
Coordinates41.02981, -73.94415
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,606 (2017)
Projected traffic17,688 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 303 over Sparkill Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 303 over Sparkill Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 303 over Sparkill Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 303 over Sparkill Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RTE 303 over Sparkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.