Boulevard Road over Idlewild Creek
PoorOrange County, New York · 1.5 MI SW of Cornwall · Structure no. 000000002223130
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 304
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Boulevard Road over Idlewild Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boulevard Road over Idlewild Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 304 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Boulevard Road over Idlewild Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Boulevard Road over Idlewild 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Boulevard Road over Idlewild Creek carry?
About 304 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Boulevard Road over Idlewild Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Boulevard Road over Idlewild Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.