US Bridges

Elizabeth Drive over Tributary Black Meadow C

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.4 MI JCT SH 17M & SH 94 · Structure no. 000000002269630

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,860
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elizabeth Drive over Tributary Black Meadow C is a concrete slab carrying Elizabeth Drive over Tributary Black Meadow C in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,860 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,404 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElizabeth Drive
CrossesTributary Black Meadow C
Location1.4 MI JCT SH 17M & SH 94
Coordinates41.34894, -74.28679
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,860 (2021)
Projected traffic5,404 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$905,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elizabeth Drive over Tributary Black Meadow C built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elizabeth Drive over Tributary Black Meadow C 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Elizabeth Drive over Tributary Black Meadow C carry?

About 3,860 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elizabeth Drive over Tributary Black Meadow C?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Elizabeth Drive over Tributary Black Meadow C?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.