US Bridges

Blauvelt Road over Nauraushaun Brook

Good

Rockland County, New York · 4.4 MI NW of Piermont · Structure no. 000000003364740

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,898
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blauvelt Road over Nauraushaun Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Blauvelt Road over Nauraushaun Brook in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 4,898 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,060 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlauvelt Road
CrossesNauraushaun Brook
Location4.4 MI NW of Piermont
Coordinates41.0614, -73.99443
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,898 (2021)
Projected traffic6,060 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$526,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blauvelt Road over Nauraushaun Brook built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blauvelt Road over Nauraushaun 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 Blauvelt Road over Nauraushaun Brook carry?

About 4,898 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Blauvelt Road over Nauraushaun Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns Blauvelt Road over Nauraushaun Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.