US Bridges

Blauvelt Road over Hackensack River

Good

Rockland County, New York · 3.6 MI NW of Sparkill · Structure no. 000000003345950

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,808
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blauvelt Road over Hackensack River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blauvelt Road over Hackensack River in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 100 years old, older 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 1,808 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,237 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlauvelt Road
CrossesHackensack River
Location3.6 MI NW of Sparkill
Coordinates41.06054, -73.98579
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,808 (2018)
Projected traffic2,237 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blauvelt Road over Hackensack River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Blauvelt Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Blauvelt Road over Hackensack River carry?

About 1,808 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Blauvelt Road over Hackensack River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Blauvelt Road over Hackensack River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.