US Bridges

County Road 29 over Hackensack River

Good

Rockland County, New York · 1.9 MI of Haverstraw · Structure no. 000000003345750

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,153
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 29 over Hackensack River is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Road 29 over Hackensack River in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,153 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,615 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCounty Road 29
CrossesHackensack River
Location1.9 MI of Haverstraw
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.17138, -73.96976
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,153 (2015)
Projected traffic2,615 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 29 over Hackensack River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 29 over Hackensack River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 29 over Hackensack River carry?

About 2,153 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 29 over Hackensack River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 29 over Hackensack River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.