US Bridges

Hulsetown Road over Cromline Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · 2.6 MI SW of Blooming Grv · Structure no. 000000003344180

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,301
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hulsetown Road over Cromline Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hulsetown Road over Cromline Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,301 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,609 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHulsetown Road
CrossesCromline Creek
Location2.6 MI SW of Blooming Grv
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.39066, -74.23834
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,301 (2021)
Projected traffic1,609 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hulsetown Road over Cromline Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hulsetown 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hulsetown Road over Cromline Creek carry?

About 1,301 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hulsetown Road over Cromline Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hulsetown Road over Cromline Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.