US Bridges

Lake Drive over Quassaic Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · At Newburgh · Structure no. 000000002223630

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,871
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Drive over Quassaic Creek is a concrete frame carrying Lake Drive over Quassaic Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,871 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,619 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Drive
CrossesQuassaic Creek
LocationAt Newburgh
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.49871, -74.029
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,871 (2019)
Projected traffic2,619 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Drive over Quassaic Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Drive over Quassaic 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Drive over Quassaic Creek carry?

About 1,871 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lake Drive over Quassaic Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Drive over Quassaic Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.