US Bridges

Hillside Avenue over Saddle River

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 3.8 MI SE of Suffern · Structure no. 000000002224150

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,304
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillside Avenue over Saddle River is a concrete culvert carrying Hillside Avenue over Saddle River in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,304 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,613 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHillside Avenue
CrossesSaddle River
Location3.8 MI SE of Suffern
Coordinates41.08078, -74.08317
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,304 (2015)
Projected traffic1,613 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$634,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillside Avenue over Saddle River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillside Avenue over Saddle River 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 Hillside Avenue over Saddle River carry?

About 1,304 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hillside Avenue over Saddle River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hillside Avenue over Saddle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.