US Bridges

RTE 304 over Railroad Avenue Mnrr Pv

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 2.3 MI S JCT SH304 & SH59 · Structure no. 000000001091182

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

About this bridge

RTE 304 over Railroad Avenue Mnrr Pv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 304 over Railroad Avenue Mnrr Pv in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1968, 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 5 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 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 304
CrossesRailroad Avenue Mnrr Pv
Location2.3 MI S JCT SH304 & SH59
RouteState Highway 304
Coordinates41.06918, -74.02478
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 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 and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 304 over Railroad Avenue Mnrr Pv built?

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

What condition is RTE 304 over Railroad Avenue Mnrr Pv 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 304 over Railroad Avenue Mnrr Pv carry?

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

How long is RTE 304 over Railroad Avenue Mnrr Pv?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 304 over Railroad Avenue Mnrr Pv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.