US Bridges

Hambletonian Avenu over Black Meadow Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1 MI NW of Chester · Structure no. 000000003344260

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,542
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hambletonian Avenu over Black Meadow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hambletonian Avenu over Black Meadow Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,159 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHambletonian Avenu
CrossesBlack Meadow Creek
Location1 MI NW of Chester
Coordinates41.37189, -74.28347
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,542 (2021)
Projected traffic2,159 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hambletonian Avenu over Black Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hambletonian Avenu over Black Meadow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hambletonian Avenu over Black Meadow Creek carry?

About 1,542 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hambletonian Avenu over Black Meadow Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hambletonian Avenu over Black Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.