Walsh Road over Quassaick Creek
PoorClosed to trafficOrange County, New York · At Newburgh · Structure no. 000000002223620
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,564
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walsh Road over Quassaick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walsh Road over Quassaick Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,564 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,590 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walsh Road over Quassaick Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walsh Road over Quassaick Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Walsh Road over Quassaick Creek carry?
About 2,564 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Walsh Road over Quassaick Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Walsh Road over Quassaick Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.