US Bridges

Palisades Center D over 59-59 85011124 RTE 59

Good

Rockland County, New York · .5 MI W JCT SH59 & SH303 · Structure no. 000000002269170

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palisades Center D over 59-59 85011124 RTE 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palisades Center D over 59-59 85011124 RTE 59 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2029. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPalisades Center D
Crosses59-59 85011124 RTE 59
Location.5 MI W JCT SH59 & SH303
Coordinates41.09439, -73.95583
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2009)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Palisades Center D over 59-59 85011124 RTE 59 built?

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

What condition is Palisades Center D over 59-59 85011124 RTE 59 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Palisades Center D over 59-59 85011124 RTE 59 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Palisades Center D over 59-59 85011124 RTE 59?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Palisades Center D over 59-59 85011124 RTE 59?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.