US Bridges

Samsondale Avenue over CSX Trans/ River Line

Good

Rockland County, New York · In West Haverstraw · Structure no. 000000003345890

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,983
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Samsondale Avenue over CSX Trans/ River Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Samsondale Avenue over CSX Trans/ River Line in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,983 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,402 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSamsondale Avenue
CrossesCSX Trans/ River Line
LocationIn West Haverstraw
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.20681, -73.97952
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,983 (2017)
Projected traffic7,402 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Samsondale Avenue over CSX Trans/ River Line built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Samsondale Avenue over CSX Trans/ River Line 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Samsondale Avenue over CSX Trans/ River Line carry?

About 5,983 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Samsondale Avenue over CSX Trans/ River Line?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Samsondale Avenue over CSX Trans/ River Line?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.