Rockland Avenue over Sparkill Creek
PoorPosted for loadRockland County, New York · .8 Mile NE of Sparkill · Structure no. 000000003224170
- Built
- 1874
- 151 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 724
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rockland Avenue over Sparkill Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Rockland Avenue over Sparkill Creek in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1874 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 151 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 724 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,014 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rockland Avenue over Sparkill Creek built?
It was built in 1874, making it 151 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Rockland Avenue over Sparkill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Rockland Avenue over Sparkill Creek carry?
About 724 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rockland Avenue over Sparkill Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Rockland Avenue over Sparkill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.