US Bridges

Dupont Avenue over Gidneytown Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · In Newburgh · Structure no. 000000002265650

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,878
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dupont Avenue over Gidneytown Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dupont Avenue over Gidneytown Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 2,878 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,496 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDupont Avenue
CrossesGidneytown Creek
LocationIn Newburgh
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.50557, -74.03902
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,878 (2020)
Projected traffic3,496 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$763,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dupont Avenue over Gidneytown Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dupont Avenue over Gidneytown 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 2024.

How much traffic does Dupont Avenue over Gidneytown Creek carry?

About 2,878 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dupont Avenue over Gidneytown Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Dupont Avenue over Gidneytown Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.