US Bridges

Midway Road over Wallkill River

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.4 MI S NY17 EB Exit 122 · Structure no. 000000002223420

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,657
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway Road over Wallkill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midway Road over Wallkill River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 1,657 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2041. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMidway Road
CrossesWallkill River
Location0.4 MI S NY17 EB Exit 122
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.43881, -74.36542
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,657 (2017)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midway Road over Wallkill River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Midway Road over Wallkill River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Midway Road over Wallkill River carry?

About 1,657 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Midway Road over Wallkill River?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Midway Road over Wallkill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.