Washington Street over Sparkill Creek
FairRockland County, New York · 1.0 MI SW of Sparkill · Structure no. 000000003346060
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,242
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Sparkill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Street over Sparkill Creek in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 85 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 5,242 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,367 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Street over Sparkill Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Washington Street over Sparkill Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Street over Sparkill Creek carry?
About 5,242 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over Sparkill Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Sparkill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.