US Bridges

William Street over Sparkill Creek

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 0.6 MI S of Piermont · Structure no. 000000003346070

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,459
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

William Street over Sparkill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying William Street over Sparkill Creek in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 1,459 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,043 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWilliam Street
CrossesSparkill Creek
Location0.6 MI S of Piermont
Coordinates41.02879, -73.92608
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,459 (2017)
Projected traffic2,043 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was William Street over Sparkill Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is William 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does William Street over Sparkill Creek carry?

About 1,459 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is William Street over Sparkill Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns William Street over Sparkill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.