Kings Highway over Sparkill Creek
PoorRockland County, New York · 1.0 MI SW of Sparkill · Structure no. 000000002224130
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,830
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kings Highway over Sparkill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Kings Highway over Sparkill Creek in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,830 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,976 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kings Highway over Sparkill Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kings Highway over Sparkill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Kings Highway over Sparkill Creek carry?
About 4,830 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Kings Highway over Sparkill Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Kings Highway over Sparkill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.