US Bridges

Blue Heron Road over Pascack Brook

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 0.5 M SE Int I87-G S Pkwy · Structure no. 000000002269410

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
448
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Heron Road over Pascack Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blue Heron Road over Pascack Brook in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 448 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesBlue Heron Road
CrossesPascack Brook
Location0.5 M SE Int I87-G S Pkwy
Coordinates41.09501, -74.03246
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2015)
Projected traffic627 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Heron Road over Pascack Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Heron Road over Pascack Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Heron Road over Pascack Brook carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blue Heron Road over Pascack Brook?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Heron Road over Pascack Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.