Rockland County Bridge Report Card
Rockland County scores 50 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Rockland County, New York
Rockland County has 248 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 30 rated poor and 10 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 12.1% is above the 9.9% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 886,199 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Rockland County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 50/100 (F). The county has 248 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 30 in poor condition and 10 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 886,199 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 12.1% | 24.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 19.9% of measured traffic | 14.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.0% | 8.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 55 years vs 48 nationally | 3.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 4,447,664 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 12.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.9% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 55 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 886,199 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Rockland County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTE 340 over Sparkill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,609 | 1955 |
| Kings Highway over Sparkill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,830 | 1931 |
| Rockland Avenue over Sparkill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 724 | 1874 |
| RTE I87 over RTE 59 Nj Transit Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 110,239 | 1954 |
| RTE I87 over Route 59 RTE 59 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 107,699 | 1953 |
| RTE I87 over RTE 303 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 107,699 | 1953 |
| RTE I87 over RTE 45 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 89,004 | 1953 |
| RTE I87 over Saddle Rv RD | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 89,004 | 1954 |
| RTE I87 over US Route 202 RTE 202 W | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 81,424 | 1953 |
| RTE I87 over Ramapo River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 73,380 | 1955 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.