US Bridges

Montebello Road over Mahwah River

Good

Rockland County, New York · 0.5 MI N of Suffern · Structure no. 000000003346120

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,537
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montebello Road over Mahwah River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Montebello Road over Mahwah River in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,537 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,613 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMontebello Road
CrossesMahwah River
Location0.5 MI N of Suffern
Coordinates41.124, -74.13624
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,537 (2020)
Projected traffic5,613 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$988,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Montebello Road over Mahwah River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montebello Road over Mahwah River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Montebello Road over Mahwah River carry?

About 4,537 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Montebello Road over Mahwah River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Montebello Road over Mahwah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.