US Bridges

RTE 59 over CSX RR

Good

Rockland County, New York · 0.6 MI W JCT SH 59 & SH 3 · Structure no. 000000001078961

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,239
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 59 over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying RTE 59 over CSX RR in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,239 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,306 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRTE 59
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.6 MI W JCT SH 59 & SH 3
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates41.09373, -73.96427
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,239 (2014)
Projected traffic14,306 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 59 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 59 over CSX RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 59 over CSX RR carry?

About 14,239 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 59 over CSX RR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 59 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.