Carpenter Avenue over South Street
FairOrange County, New York · In City of Newburgh · Structure no. 000000001050180
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,640
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carpenter Avenue over South Street is a concrete frame carrying Carpenter Avenue over South Street in Orange 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 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,029 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carpenter Avenue over South Street built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carpenter Avenue over South Street 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 2024.
How much traffic does Carpenter Avenue over South Street carry?
About 1,640 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Carpenter Avenue over South Street?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Carpenter Avenue over South Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.