US Bridges

RTE 45 over Pascack Brook

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 0.6 MI N JCT SH 59 & SH 4 · Structure no. 000000001091600

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,027
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 45 over Pascack Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 45 over Pascack Brook in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 17,027 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,107 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRTE 45
CrossesPascack Brook
Location0.6 MI N JCT SH 59 & SH 4
RouteState Highway 45
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.11816, -74.04394
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,027 (2020)
Projected traffic17,107 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 45 over Pascack Brook built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is RTE 45 over Pascack Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 45 over Pascack Brook carry?

About 17,027 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 45 over Pascack Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 45 over Pascack Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.