US Bridges

RTE 59 over N Br Pascack Brk

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 1000FT NW of JCT 59 & 87I · Structure no. 000000001077330

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,772
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 59 over N Br Pascack Brk is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 59 over N Br Pascack Brk in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 19,772 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,864 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 59
CrossesN Br Pascack Brk
Location1000FT NW of JCT 59 & 87I
RouteState Highway 59
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.10444, -74.03152
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,772 (2007)
Projected traffic19,864 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$669,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 59 over N Br Pascack Brk built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 59 over N Br Pascack Brk 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 59 over N Br Pascack Brk carry?

About 19,772 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 59 over N Br Pascack Brk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns RTE 59 over N Br Pascack Brk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.