US Bridges

Grassy Point RD over Cedar Pond Brook

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 0.5 MI SE of Stony Point · Structure no. 000000003346330

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,242
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grassy Point RD over Cedar Pond Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grassy Point RD over Cedar Pond Brook in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 2,242 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,723 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGrassy Point RD
CrossesCedar Pond Brook
Location0.5 MI SE of Stony Point
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.22636, -73.974
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,242 (2019)
Projected traffic2,723 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grassy Point RD over Cedar Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grassy Point RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Grassy Point RD over Cedar Pond Brook carry?

About 2,242 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grassy Point RD over Cedar Pond Brook?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Grassy Point RD over Cedar Pond Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.