US Bridges

Rockland Lake Road over East Brook

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 4.2 MI SE of Haverstraw · Structure no. 000000005521522

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2018 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Rockland Lake Road over East Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rockland Lake Road over East Brook in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRockland Lake Road
CrossesEast Brook
Location4.2 MI SE of Haverstraw
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.14769, -73.92548
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2018)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$628,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockland Lake Road over East Brook built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockland Lake Road over East 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rockland Lake Road over East Brook carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rockland Lake Road over East Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rockland Lake Road over East Brook?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.