US Bridges

Grotke Road over Pascack Brook

Good

Rockland County, New York · 6.5 MI NW of Sparkill · Structure no. 000000003346200

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,467
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grotke Road over Pascack Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Grotke Road over Pascack Brook in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 1,467 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,054 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesGrotke Road
CrossesPascack Brook
Location6.5 MI NW of Sparkill
Coordinates41.07187, -74.04456
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,467 (2018)
Projected traffic2,054 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$657,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grotke Road over Pascack Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grotke Road over Pascack Brook 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 Grotke Road over Pascack Brook carry?

About 1,467 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Grotke Road over Pascack Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Grotke Road over Pascack Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.