US Bridges

RTE 304 over W Crooked Hill RD

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 2.4 MI S JCT Rts 304+59 · Structure no. 000000001091171

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,766
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 304 over W Crooked Hill RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 304 over W Crooked Hill RD in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 57 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 7,766 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,955 by 2041. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 304
CrossesW Crooked Hill RD
Location2.4 MI S JCT Rts 304+59
RouteState Highway 304
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.06817, -74.02582
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,766 (2018)
Projected traffic10,955 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 304 over W Crooked Hill RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is RTE 304 over W Crooked Hill RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 304 over W Crooked Hill RD carry?

About 7,766 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 304 over W Crooked Hill RD?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 304 over W Crooked Hill RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.