South Street over Wawayanda Creek
PoorPosted for loadOrange County, New York · 0.5 MI N JCT Rts 17A & 94 · Structure no. 000000002265630
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,633
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Street over Wawayanda Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Street over Wawayanda Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,633 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,495 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 44 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 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 South Street over Wawayanda Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Street over Wawayanda 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does South Street over Wawayanda Creek carry?
About 3,633 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is South Street over Wawayanda Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns South Street over Wawayanda Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.