US Bridges

Little Britain RD over Quassaic Creek

PoorPosted for load

Orange County, New York · At Newburgh · Structure no. 000000002223640

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,970
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Britain RD over Quassaic Creek is a steel culvert carrying Little Britain RD over Quassaic Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,970 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,896 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLittle Britain RD
CrossesQuassaic Creek
LocationAt Newburgh
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.49977, -74.03257
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,970 (2020)
Projected traffic10,896 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Britain RD over Quassaic Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Britain RD over Quassaic 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Little Britain RD over Quassaic Creek carry?

About 8,970 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Little Britain RD over Quassaic Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m).

Who owns Little Britain RD over Quassaic Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.