US Bridges

Craigville Road over Cromline Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · 2.8 MI SW Blooming Grove · Structure no. 000000003344160

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,261
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craigville Road over Cromline Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Craigville Road over Cromline Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 73 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 1,261 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCraigville Road
CrossesCromline Creek
Location2.8 MI SW Blooming Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.38435, -74.23709
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,261 (2021)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Craigville Road over Cromline Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Craigville Road over Cromline 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Craigville Road over Cromline Creek carry?

About 1,261 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Craigville Road over Cromline Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Craigville Road over Cromline Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.