US Bridges

Gordon Road over Dwaar Kill

Good

Orange County, New York · 1 MI SE JCT 17K &302 · Structure no. 000000002270870

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gordon Road over Dwaar Kill is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Gordon Road over Dwaar Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, projected to reach 262 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesGordon Road
CrossesDwaar Kill
Location1 MI SE JCT 17K &302
Coordinates41.52861, -74.35221
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2021)
Projected traffic262 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$506,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gordon Road over Dwaar Kill built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gordon Road over Dwaar Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Gordon Road over Dwaar Kill carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Gordon Road over Dwaar Kill?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Gordon Road over Dwaar Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.