US Bridges

RTE 304 over 59 59 85011103 RTE 59

Fair

Rockland County, New York · JCT SH 59 & SH 304 · Structure no. 000000001091232

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,359
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 304 over 59 59 85011103 RTE 59 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 304 over 59 59 85011103 RTE 59 in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 13,359 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,422 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 304
Crosses59 59 85011103 RTE 59
LocationJCT SH 59 & SH 304
RouteState Highway 304
Coordinates41.09208, -73.99833
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,359 (2017)
Projected traffic13,422 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 59 59 85011103 RTE 59 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 304 over 59 59 85011103 RTE 59 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 304 over 59 59 85011103 RTE 59 carry?

About 13,359 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 304 over 59 59 85011103 RTE 59?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 304 over 59 59 85011103 RTE 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.