US Bridges

Boulevard Street over Mahwah River

Good

Rockland County, New York · South End of Suffern · Structure no. 000000003346160

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,560
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boulevard Street over Mahwah River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boulevard Street over Mahwah River in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,560 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,184 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBoulevard Street
CrossesMahwah River
LocationSouth End of Suffern
Coordinates41.11038, -74.14685
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,560 (2018)
Projected traffic2,184 by 2038
Trucks2%
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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boulevard Street over Mahwah River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boulevard Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Boulevard Street over Mahwah River carry?

About 1,560 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Boulevard Street over Mahwah River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Boulevard Street over Mahwah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.