US Bridges

Perry Creek Road over Perry Creek

Good

Orange County, New York · 1.1 MI SE Washingtonville · Structure no. 000000002223070

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
308
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry Creek Road over Perry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Perry Creek Road over Perry Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 308 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 431 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPerry Creek Road
CrossesPerry Creek
Location1.1 MI SE Washingtonville
Coordinates41.41228, -74.1603
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2017)
Projected traffic431 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$660,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perry Creek Road over Perry Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perry Creek Road over Perry 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Perry Creek Road over Perry Creek carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Perry Creek Road over Perry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Perry Creek Road over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.