US Bridges

Bruyn Avenue over Pakanasink Creek

Good

Orange County, New York · 1.3 MI NE Thompson Ridge · Structure no. 000000002223160

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruyn Avenue over Pakanasink Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Bruyn Avenue over Pakanasink Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBruyn Avenue
CrossesPakanasink Creek
Location1.3 MI NE Thompson Ridge
Coordinates41.58744, -74.32494
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2017)
Projected traffic311 by 2037
Trucks5%
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$375,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bruyn Avenue over Pakanasink Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bruyn Avenue over Pakanasink 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bruyn Avenue over Pakanasink Creek carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bruyn Avenue over Pakanasink Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Bruyn Avenue over Pakanasink Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.