US Bridges

Cherry Hill Road over Cromline Creek

Poor

Orange County, New York · 2.5 MI SW Washington Vill · Structure no. 000000003344130

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Hill Road over Cromline Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Hill Road over Cromline Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 4 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.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCherry Hill Road
CrossesCromline Creek
Location2.5 MI SW Washington Vill
Coordinates41.41594, -74.21244
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2021)
Projected traffic262 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$841,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Hill Road over Cromline Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Hill Road over Cromline 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 Cherry Hill Road over Cromline Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Hill Road over Cromline Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Hill Road over Cromline Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.