US Bridges

Oak Tree Road over Sparkill Creek

Good

Rockland County, New York · 1.0 MI S of Sparkill · Structure no. 000000003346090

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,226
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Tree Road over Sparkill Creek is a concrete frame carrying Oak Tree Road over Sparkill Creek in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 7,226 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,778 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOak Tree Road
CrossesSparkill Creek
Location1.0 MI S of Sparkill
Coordinates41.01585, -73.93749
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,226 (2016)
Projected traffic8,778 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Oak Tree Road over Sparkill Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Tree Road over Sparkill Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Oak Tree Road over Sparkill Creek carry?

About 7,226 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Oak Tree Road over Sparkill Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Tree Road over Sparkill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.