US Bridges

Gagan Road over Minisceongo Creek

PoorPosted for load

Rockland County, New York · 0.9 MI NE of W Haverstraw · Structure no. 000000003346310

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
698
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gagan Road over Minisceongo Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Gagan Road over Minisceongo Creek in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 100 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 698 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 977 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGagan Road
CrossesMinisceongo Creek
Location0.9 MI NE of W Haverstraw
Coordinates41.2124, -73.96865
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic698 (2021)
Projected traffic977 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$777,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gagan Road over Minisceongo Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Gagan Road over Minisceongo Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Gagan Road over Minisceongo Creek carry?

About 698 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gagan Road over Minisceongo Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Gagan Road over Minisceongo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.