US Bridges

Lowland Hill Road over Cedar Pond Brook

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 0.3 MI S of Stony Point · Structure no. 000000003346290

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowland Hill Road over Cedar Pond Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lowland Hill Road over Cedar Pond Brook in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLowland Hill Road
CrossesCedar Pond Brook
Location0.3 MI S of Stony Point
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.22661, -73.98396
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic224 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowland Hill Road over Cedar Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowland Hill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lowland Hill Road over Cedar Pond Brook carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lowland Hill Road over Cedar Pond Brook?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Lowland Hill Road over Cedar Pond Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.