US Bridges

Underpass Road over Minisceongo Creek

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 1.75 MI NE 987C & RT.202 · Structure no. 000000002270590

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
654
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Underpass Road over Minisceongo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Underpass Road over Minisceongo Creek in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 654 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 916 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUnderpass Road
CrossesMinisceongo Creek
Location1.75 MI NE 987C & RT.202
Coordinates41.20729, -74.02636
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic654 (2014)
Projected traffic916 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$344,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Underpass Road over Minisceongo Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Underpass Road over Minisceongo Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Underpass Road over Minisceongo Creek carry?

About 654 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Underpass Road over Minisceongo Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Underpass Road over Minisceongo Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.