US Bridges

Woodcock Mountain over Perry Creek

Poor

Orange County, New York · 0.9MI SE Washingtonville · Structure no. 000000002223080

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodcock Mountain over Perry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Woodcock Mountain 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodcock Mountain
CrossesPerry Creek
Location0.9MI SE Washingtonville
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.41506, -74.16047
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2017)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$382,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodcock Mountain over Perry Creek built?

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

What condition is Woodcock Mountain over Perry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Woodcock Mountain over Perry Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Woodcock Mountain over Perry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Woodcock Mountain over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.