US Bridges

New Hempstead Road over Demarest Kill

Good

Rockland County, New York · 257 W of Main ST & New H · Structure no. 000000003370840

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,445
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hempstead Road over Demarest Kill is a concrete frame carrying New Hempstead Road over Demarest Kill in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,445 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,512 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesNew Hempstead Road
CrossesDemarest Kill
Location257 W of Main ST & New H
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.14815, -73.99034
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,445 (2017)
Projected traffic14,512 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Hempstead Road over Demarest Kill built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hempstead Road over Demarest Kill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does New Hempstead Road over Demarest Kill carry?

About 14,445 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is New Hempstead Road over Demarest Kill?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns New Hempstead Road over Demarest Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.