US Bridges

Reservoir Road over Cedar Pond Brook

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 1.0 MI W of Stony Point · Structure no. 000000003346270

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,224
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reservoir Road over Cedar Pond Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reservoir Road over Cedar Pond Brook in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 99 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 2,224 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,751 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesReservoir Road
CrossesCedar Pond Brook
Location1.0 MI W of Stony Point
Coordinates41.23344, -74.00292
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,224 (2019)
Projected traffic2,751 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reservoir Road over Cedar Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Reservoir Road over Cedar Pond Brook 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Reservoir Road over Cedar Pond Brook carry?

About 2,224 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Reservoir Road over Cedar Pond Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Reservoir Road over Cedar Pond Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.