US Bridges

Forman Drive over Pascack Brook

Good

Rockland County, New York · 1000 Ft S Pascack RD&RT59 · Structure no. 000000002268830

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,736
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forman Drive over Pascack Brook is a concrete frame carrying Forman Drive over Pascack Brook in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 8,736 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,230 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesForman Drive
CrossesPascack Brook
Location1000 Ft S Pascack RD&RT59
Coordinates41.10239, -74.03197
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,736 (2021)
Projected traffic12,230 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forman Drive over Pascack Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forman Drive 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 Forman Drive over Pascack Brook carry?

About 8,736 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Forman Drive over Pascack Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Forman Drive over Pascack Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.