US Bridges

West Avenue over Black Meadow Creek

Good

Orange County, New York · .1 MI W JCT SH 94 & SH17M · Structure no. 000000001034820

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,023
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Avenue over Black Meadow Creek is a concrete frame carrying West Avenue over Black Meadow Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,023 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,032 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesWest Avenue
CrossesBlack Meadow Creek
Location.1 MI W JCT SH 94 & SH17M
Coordinates41.35772, -74.28706
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,023 (2020)
Projected traffic7,032 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Avenue over Black Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Avenue over Black Meadow Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does West Avenue over Black Meadow Creek carry?

About 5,023 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Avenue over Black Meadow Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns West Avenue over Black Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.