US Bridges

Spook Rock Road over Suffern Ind Track

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 2.3 Miles East of Suffern · Structure no. 000000003346180

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,905
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spook Rock Road over Suffern Ind Track is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spook Rock Road over Suffern Ind Track in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6,905 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,388 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpook Rock Road
CrossesSuffern Ind Track
Location2.3 Miles East of Suffern
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.11216, -74.09941
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,905 (2017)
Projected traffic8,388 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spook Rock Road over Suffern Ind Track built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spook Rock Road over Suffern Ind Track 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Spook Rock Road over Suffern Ind Track carry?

About 6,905 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Spook Rock Road over Suffern Ind Track?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Spook Rock Road over Suffern Ind Track?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.