RTE 340 over Sparkill Creek
PoorRockland County, New York · Just East of Rt 303 · Structure no. 000000001080760
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 34 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,609
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 340 over Sparkill Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying RTE 340 over Sparkill Creek in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,609 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,028 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 340 over Sparkill Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 340 over Sparkill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 340 over Sparkill Creek carry?
About 6,609 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 340 over Sparkill Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns RTE 340 over Sparkill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.