US Bridges

Burlingham Road over Pakanasink Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.2 MI North of Bullville · Structure no. 000000002223170

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
826
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burlingham Road over Pakanasink Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Burlingham Road over Pakanasink Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 826 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,156 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBurlingham Road
CrossesPakanasink Creek
Location1.2 MI North of Bullville
Coordinates41.55577, -74.36558
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic826 (2020)
Projected traffic1,156 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$955,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burlingham Road over Pakanasink Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burlingham Road over Pakanasink Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Burlingham Road over Pakanasink Creek carry?

About 826 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Burlingham Road over Pakanasink Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Burlingham Road over Pakanasink Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.