US Bridges

Washington Avenue over Pascack Brook

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 5.9 MI NW of Sparkill · Structure no. 000000003346020

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,564
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Avenue over Pascack Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Avenue over Pascack Brook in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 9,564 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,833 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashington Avenue
CrossesPascack Brook
Location5.9 MI NW of Sparkill
Coordinates41.05955, -74.03593
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,564 (2015)
Projected traffic11,833 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Avenue over Pascack Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Avenue over Pascack Brook 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Avenue over Pascack Brook carry?

About 9,564 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Washington Avenue over Pascack Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Avenue over Pascack Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.