US Bridges

Old Turnpike Road over Pascack Brook

Good

Rockland County, New York · 5.8 MI E of Suffern · Structure no. 000000002224120

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,311
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Turnpike Road over Pascack Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old Turnpike Road over Pascack Brook in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,311 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,334 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld Turnpike Road
CrossesPascack Brook
Location5.8 MI E of Suffern
Coordinates41.09986, -74.03275
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,311 (2017)
Projected traffic5,334 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$657,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Turnpike Road over Pascack Brook built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Turnpike Road over Pascack Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Old Turnpike Road over Pascack Brook carry?

About 4,311 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Turnpike Road over Pascack Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Old Turnpike Road over Pascack Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.