US Bridges

RTE 304 over Blauvelt Road

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 0.7 MI S JCT Rts 304+59 · Structure no. 000000001091222

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
363 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,438
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 304 over Blauvelt Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 304 over Blauvelt Road 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 11,438 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,491 by 2041. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 304
CrossesBlauvelt Road
Location0.7 MI S JCT Rts 304+59
RouteState Highway 304
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.08275, -74.00275
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,438 (2017)
Projected traffic11,491 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$7.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 304 over Blauvelt Road built?

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

What condition is RTE 304 over Blauvelt Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 304 over Blauvelt Road carry?

About 11,438 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 304 over Blauvelt Road?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 304 over Blauvelt Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.