US Bridges

Wisner Road over Wawayanda Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.6 Miles NW of Bellvale · Structure no. 000000002223450

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,366
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wisner Road over Wawayanda Creek is a concrete frame carrying Wisner Road over Wawayanda Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,366 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,912 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWisner Road
CrossesWawayanda Creek
Location1.6 Miles NW of Bellvale
Coordinates41.26936, -74.32746
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,366 (2017)
Projected traffic1,912 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wisner Road over Wawayanda Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wisner Road over Wawayanda 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wisner Road over Wawayanda Creek carry?

About 1,366 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wisner Road over Wawayanda Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wisner Road over Wawayanda Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.