US Bridges

Willow Avenue over Idlewild Creek

Good

Orange County, New York · 1.0 MI W of Cornwall · Structure no. 000000003344300

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,194
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Avenue over Idlewild Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Willow Avenue over Idlewild Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,194 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,477 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWillow Avenue
CrossesIdlewild Creek
Location1.0 MI W of Cornwall
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.43692, -74.03298
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,194 (2021)
Projected traffic1,477 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$694,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Avenue over Idlewild Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Avenue over Idlewild Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Willow Avenue over Idlewild Creek carry?

About 1,194 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Willow Avenue over Idlewild Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Willow Avenue over Idlewild Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.