US Bridges

RTE 32 over Quassiac Creek

Good

Orange County, New York · 0.6 MI SW JCT NY17K+US9W · Structure no. 000000002022260

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,339
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 32 over Quassiac Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 32 over Quassiac Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 52 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,339 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,396 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRTE 32
CrossesQuassiac Creek
Location0.6 MI SW JCT NY17K+US9W
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates41.49497, -74.03056
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,339 (2021)
Projected traffic12,396 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$980,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 32 over Quassiac Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is RTE 32 over Quassiac 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 32 over Quassiac Creek carry?

About 12,339 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 32 over Quassiac Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m).

Who owns RTE 32 over Quassiac Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.