Washington Avenue over Ramapo River
PoorRockland County, New York · .6 Mile N of Sloatsburg · Structure no. 000000003346170
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 546
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Avenue over Ramapo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Avenue over Ramapo River in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 546 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 764 by 2038. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Avenue over Ramapo River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Avenue over Ramapo River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Washington Avenue over Ramapo River carry?
About 546 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Washington Avenue over Ramapo River?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Avenue over Ramapo River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.