US Bridges

RTE 304 over Pfizer Way

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 1.8 MI S JCT Rts 304+59 · Structure no. 000000001091191

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

About this bridge

RTE 304 over Pfizer Way is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 304 over Pfizer Way 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 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 304
CrossesPfizer Way
Location1.8 MI S JCT Rts 304+59
RouteState Highway 304
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.07114, -74.01574
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,766 (2018)
Projected traffic10,955 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 Pfizer Way built?

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

What condition is RTE 304 over Pfizer Way 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 304 over Pfizer Way carry?

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

How long is RTE 304 over Pfizer Way?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 304 over Pfizer Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.