US Bridges

Lawrence Street over Tributary to Pascack Bro

Poor

Rockland County, New York · At Spring Valley · Structure no. 000000003364770

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,061
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence Street over Tributary to Pascack Bro is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawrence Street over Tributary to Pascack Bro in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 5,061 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,261 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLawrence Street
CrossesTributary to Pascack Bro
LocationAt Spring Valley
Coordinates41.11214, -74.04236
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,061 (2015)
Projected traffic6,261 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawrence Street over Tributary to Pascack Bro built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawrence Street over Tributary to Pascack Bro 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lawrence Street over Tributary to Pascack Bro carry?

About 5,061 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence Street over Tributary to Pascack Bro?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrence Street over Tributary to Pascack Bro?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.