US Bridges

RTE 32 over Woodbury Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.7 MI N JCT Rts 32+208 · Structure no. 000000001022210

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,130
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 32 over Woodbury Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 32 over Woodbury Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6 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 9,130 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,091 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 32
CrossesWoodbury Creek
Location1.7 MI N JCT Rts 32+208
RouteState Highway 32
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.36356, -74.10475
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,130 (2020)
Projected traffic11,091 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 32 over Woodbury Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 32 over Woodbury Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 32 over Woodbury Creek carry?

About 9,130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 32 over Woodbury Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 32 over Woodbury Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.