US Bridges

Congers Road over Lake De Forest

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 1.4 MI SE JCT NY304+US9W · Structure no. 000000003345820

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,634
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Congers Road over Lake De Forest is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Congers Road over Lake De Forest in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 10,634 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,683 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCongers Road
CrossesLake De Forest
Location1.4 MI SE JCT NY304+US9W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.15534, -73.95689
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,634 (2017)
Projected traffic10,683 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$575,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Congers Road over Lake De Forest built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Congers Road over Lake De Forest 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 2023.

How much traffic does Congers Road over Lake De Forest carry?

About 10,634 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Congers Road over Lake De Forest?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Congers Road over Lake De Forest?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.