US Bridges

Christmas Hill Roa over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 3.1 Miles SE of Suffern · Structure no. 000000003224140

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,141
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christmas Hill Roa over Abandoned Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Christmas Hill Roa over Abandoned Railroad in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 2,141 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,649 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChristmas Hill Roa
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location3.1 Miles SE of Suffern
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.09998, -74.08729
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,141 (2016)
Projected traffic2,649 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$7.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Christmas Hill Roa over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Christmas Hill Roa over Abandoned Railroad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Christmas Hill Roa over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 2,141 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Christmas Hill Roa over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Christmas Hill Roa over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.