US Bridges

Sandfordville RD over Wawayanda Creek

Good

Orange County, New York · 1.6 MI W of Warwick · Structure no. 000000002223430

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,019
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandfordville RD over Wawayanda Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandfordville RD over Wawayanda Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,019 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,427 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSandfordville RD
CrossesWawayanda Creek
Location1.6 MI W of Warwick
Coordinates41.25079, -74.39043
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,019 (2017)
Projected traffic1,427 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandfordville RD over Wawayanda Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandfordville RD over Wawayanda 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sandfordville RD over Wawayanda Creek carry?

About 1,019 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sandfordville RD over Wawayanda Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sandfordville RD over Wawayanda Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.