Forester Avenue over Wawayanda Creek
FairOrange County, New York · At Warwick · Structure no. 000000002223460
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,842
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forester Avenue over Wawayanda Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Forester Avenue over Wawayanda Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 4,842 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,991 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forester Avenue over Wawayanda Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forester Avenue 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Forester Avenue over Wawayanda Creek carry?
About 4,842 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Forester Avenue over Wawayanda Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Forester Avenue over Wawayanda Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.