US Bridges

Veterans Memorial over Tappan Lake

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 3.2 MI NW of Sparkill · Structure no. 000000003345990

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,181
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Memorial over Tappan Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Memorial over Tappan Lake in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1967, 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 5 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 15,181 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,441 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Memorial
CrossesTappan Lake
Location3.2 MI NW of Sparkill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.04416, -73.98805
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,181 (2018)
Projected traffic18,441 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Memorial over Tappan Lake built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Veterans Memorial over Tappan Lake 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans Memorial over Tappan Lake carry?

About 15,181 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Memorial over Tappan Lake?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Memorial over Tappan Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.