US Bridges

Ryerson Road over Double Kill

Good

Orange County, New York · 3.3 MI SW of Warwick · Structure no. 000000002223440

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ryerson Road over Double Kill is a concrete frame carrying Ryerson Road over Double Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRyerson Road
CrossesDouble Kill
Location3.3 MI SW of Warwick
Coordinates41.23504, -74.41456
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic238 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$862,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ryerson Road over Double Kill built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ryerson Road over Double Kill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ryerson Road over Double Kill carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ryerson Road over Double Kill?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ryerson Road over Double Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.