US Bridges

Taylor Road over Quaker Creek Tributary

Good

Orange County, New York · 0.6 MI SW JCT Old Ridge R · Structure no. 000000002270990

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Road over Quaker Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Taylor Road over Quaker Creek Tributary 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 185 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesTaylor Road
CrossesQuaker Creek Tributary
Location0.6 MI SW JCT Old Ridge R
Coordinates41.30897, -74.36133
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2021)
Projected traffic185 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$301,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Road over Quaker Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Taylor Road over Quaker Creek Tributary 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 Taylor Road over Quaker Creek Tributary carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Taylor Road over Quaker Creek Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Road over Quaker Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.